CARL DAVID BUDD – HARROW MAN JAILED FOR CHILD SEX OFFENCES
Carl David Budd has been sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction for multiple child sexual offences.The trial, which commenced on 14 April 2025 at Harrow Crown Court, sitting at Hendon Magistrates’ Court, found Budd guilty of: Attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child (x2) Attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in penetrative sexual activity (x2) At sentencing on 26 September 2025, the court also imposed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) lasting until 25 September 2040 and ordered Budd to register with police indefinitely under the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
In addition, Budd has been informed that he will be barred from working with children and vulnerable adults.
The sentence concludes a case handled by the Metropolitan Police and the Crown Prosecution Service, following an extensive investigation into his online activities.