CHRISTOPHER HORDELL SENTENCED IN WOLVERHAMPTON FOR HORRIFIC CHILD SEX OFFENSES
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Wolverhampton Sexual Abuser
In a case that has shocked the community of Wolverhampton, Christopher Hordell, aged 59, was convicted of heinous sexual offenses involving young children. The incidents, which took place in Wolverhampton, led to his initial sentencing at Wolverhampton Crown Court in November of the previous year. Hordell pleaded guilty to charges of assault by penetration and sexual assault, crimes that involved two vulnerable victims: a young schoolboy and a two-year-old girl.
According to the court proceedings, Hordell subjected the young boy to repeated acts of fondling and groping, actions that caused significant distress and harm. The two-year-old girl was also subjected to disturbing abuse, with the court describing the acts as sickening and deeply troubling. Mr. Justice Mitting, presiding over the case, detailed the severity of the offenses during the hearing at London's Criminal Appeal Court, emphasizing the gravity of the crimes committed against such a young child.
Hordell, who resides at Tithe Croft, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, initially denied the allegations, maintaining his innocence. However, he eventually admitted to the charges, a decision that was taken into account during sentencing. The court also heard that Hordell had a long history of indecent assaults against young boys, with records dating back to the 1980s, highlighting a pattern of predatory behavior spanning several decades.
The case was brought before the Appeal Court as Hordell challenged the length of his original sentence, claiming it was excessively harsh. The judges, including Mr. Justice Mitting, Lord Justice Pitchford, and Mr. Justice MacDuff, acknowledged that while Hordell’s previous offenses were considered outdated, the attack on the toddler was particularly grave and warranted serious punishment. Despite this, the appellate judges decided to reduce his sentence from 14 years to twelve and a half years, citing that insufficient credit had been given for his guilty pleas.
Furthermore, recognizing the ongoing danger Hordell poses to children, the court ordered that he serve an additional eight years on extended licence after his release. This measure is intended to monitor and restrict his activities in the community, reflecting the court’s concern for public safety and the protection of vulnerable minors from potential harm.
According to the court proceedings, Hordell subjected the young boy to repeated acts of fondling and groping, actions that caused significant distress and harm. The two-year-old girl was also subjected to disturbing abuse, with the court describing the acts as sickening and deeply troubling. Mr. Justice Mitting, presiding over the case, detailed the severity of the offenses during the hearing at London's Criminal Appeal Court, emphasizing the gravity of the crimes committed against such a young child.
Hordell, who resides at Tithe Croft, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, initially denied the allegations, maintaining his innocence. However, he eventually admitted to the charges, a decision that was taken into account during sentencing. The court also heard that Hordell had a long history of indecent assaults against young boys, with records dating back to the 1980s, highlighting a pattern of predatory behavior spanning several decades.
The case was brought before the Appeal Court as Hordell challenged the length of his original sentence, claiming it was excessively harsh. The judges, including Mr. Justice Mitting, Lord Justice Pitchford, and Mr. Justice MacDuff, acknowledged that while Hordell’s previous offenses were considered outdated, the attack on the toddler was particularly grave and warranted serious punishment. Despite this, the appellate judges decided to reduce his sentence from 14 years to twelve and a half years, citing that insufficient credit had been given for his guilty pleas.
Furthermore, recognizing the ongoing danger Hordell poses to children, the court ordered that he serve an additional eight years on extended licence after his release. This measure is intended to monitor and restrict his activities in the community, reflecting the court’s concern for public safety and the protection of vulnerable minors from potential harm.