CARL SINGFIELD FROM SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD FAILS TO NOTIFY POLICE ABOUT ADDRESS CHANGE

In July 2017, a serious breach of the legal obligations of a convicted sex offender was brought to light in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Carl Singfield, a man listed on the sex offenders register, was found to have failed in his duty to inform law enforcement authorities of a change in his residential address, a violation that carries significant legal consequences.

According to court proceedings, Singfield initially provided police with a residential address in Sutton-in-Ashfield in January. However, when authorities conducted a follow-up check on May 22, they discovered that he had moved. His son informed officers that Singfield had relocated to a caravan on Barnes Crescent, a detail that Singfield himself acknowledged during a police interview, fully accepting that he was now residing at the new location.

The court was informed that Singfield, now 42 years old and residing on Stoneyford Road, had a prior conviction dating back to 2012. He was sentenced to nine months in prison at that time for engaging in sexual activity with a minor. As part of his sentence, he was placed on the sex offenders’ register for a period of ten years, a legal requirement designed to monitor and manage individuals with such convictions.

Despite these obligations, Singfield failed to notify authorities of his change of address between May 22 and July 12. This failure to comply with the conditions of his sex offenders’ registration was brought before Mansfield Magistrates Court, where he appeared on a Thursday. During the hearing, Singfield admitted to the offence, acknowledging that he had not reported his move within the required timeframe.

As a result of his admission, the court imposed a fine of £120 on Singfield. Additionally, he was ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a £30 victim surcharge, reflecting the seriousness with which such breaches are treated under the law. The case underscores the ongoing responsibilities of convicted sex offenders to adhere strictly to registration requirements, and the legal repercussions that follow when they fail to do so.