ISAAC LOWTHER FROM WIGAN JAILED FOR PESTERING UNDER-AGE GIRL IN CONNAH'S QUAY
In a disturbing case that highlights the dangers faced by young teenagers online and in their communities, Isaac Lowther, a 24-year-old man from Wigan, was convicted of serious sexual misconduct involving a minor from Connah’s Quay.The incident, which took place over a span of time, involved Lowther using deceitful tactics to lure a teenage girl into engaging in sexual activity, with the case culminating in a court hearing at Mold Crown Court.
According to court records, Lowther employed a false Facebook profile to contact the under-aged girl, who was from Connah’s Quay.
His intent was clear: to persuade her to meet him for sexual purposes.
The court heard that Lowther, residing at Little Lane Caravan Park in Goose Green, Wigan, had approached the girl with offers of cannabis and explicit requests for sex.
His actions were deemed predatory and manipulative, aimed at exploiting the girl’s age and vulnerability.
Lowther pleaded guilty to charges of inciting a minor to engage in sexual activity.
The court was informed that on March 27, 2015, when Lowther was 22 years old, he managed to persuade the girl to get into his Transit van by threatening to wait outside her home and refusing to leave.
He parked in an isolated area along Dock Road in Connah’s Quay, where he attempted to carry out his intentions.
However, the plan was thwarted when an undercover police officer intervened, causing Lowther to abandon his attempt and drive off with the girl still in the vehicle.
Police followed and subsequently arrested him.
During the sentencing, Judge Niclas Parry described Lowther’s conduct as nothing short of grooming.
The judge emphasized that Lowther had attempted to use drugs as a means to facilitate his criminal behavior.
In addition to the 28-month prison sentence, Lowther was ordered to register as a sex offender for a period of ten years.
Furthermore, he was subjected to a ten-year sexual harm prevention order, restricting his contact and activities to prevent further harm.
It is noteworthy that charges of people trafficking, which Lowther denied, remained on the court’s file.
The case was also linked to a broader police operation that involved the arrest of 13 men accused of raping another teenage girl from Deeside.
However, the case against these individuals eventually collapsed, and all were found not guilty.
The court lifted a Contempt of Court Act order that had prevented public reporting of Lowther’s case, allowing the media and public to be informed about his conviction.
Judge Parry condemned Lowther’s actions, stating that his behavior was a clear example of grooming and exploitation.
He pointed out that Lowther had previously asked a friend to inquire if the girl would have sex with him, demonstrating premeditation and awareness of her age.
The court’s decision underscores the seriousness with which such offenses are treated and the importance of protecting vulnerable minors from predatory individuals.
