NICHOLAS JORDAN FROM LEESWOOD SENTENCED AFTER ONLINE STING INVOLVING CHILD SEXUAL OFFENSES IN MOLD

In June 2018, Nicholas Jordan, a 47-year-old resident of Goodwood Grove in Leeswood, was sentenced to a significant prison term following a series of disturbing criminal activities linked to child exploitation and possession of indecent images. The case unfolded after Jordan was caught in an online police operation designed to identify individuals seeking to engage in illegal activities involving minors.

Jordan was convicted of attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity, a serious offense that underscores the danger he posed. In addition to this, he admitted to possessing nearly 300 indecent images of children, which included content classified as the least harmful category, such as cartoons generated online. The judge presiding over the case, Judge David Hale at Mold Crown Court, sentenced Jordan to three years in prison for the attempt to incite a child and an additional three years for the possession of indecent images. Furthermore, Judge Hale imposed a two-year extended license period, citing Jordan’s classification as a dangerous offender.

During the proceedings, the court heard that Jordan’s criminal record extended back to 2006. His previous conviction involved asking a prostitute in Liverpool if she could provide girls aged between four and eight so he could take pornographic photographs. This history established Jordan as a registered sex offender with a longstanding and troubling sexual interest in children.

The recent offenses came to light through an undercover operation conducted by West Midlands Police. An officer set up an online discussion forum, claiming to have a daughter aged 10. Jordan responded to the forum, making highly inappropriate and disturbing comments. He stated, “The younger the better, tots to grannies,” revealing his predatory interests and indicating a desire for full sexual activity with a minor. The police monitored his responses and actions, which culminated in a planned meeting at a pub outside Mold.

Jordan was arrested after he drove past the designated meeting spot twice, indicating his intent to meet the supposed child. The police apprehended him at the scene, preventing any further harm. As part of the court’s ruling, Judge Hale also issued a 10-year sexual harm prevention order, aimed at restricting Jordan’s future contact with minors and preventing any further offenses.

In his sentencing remarks, Judge Hale expressed concern over Jordan’s behavior, noting that on the day he went to the pub car park, Jordan “anticipated, hoped and possibly feared she would be there,” referring to the child he believed he was meeting. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat online child exploitation and protect vulnerable minors from predatory individuals like Nicholas Jordan.