MICHAEL MASON'S SHOCKING CRIMES IN ROSSETT AND WREXHAM: SEX OFFENDER'S NEAR ESCAPE FROM JAIL
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Rossett Child Sexual Abuser
In May 2021, Michael Mason, a 72-year-old resident of Strathalyn near Burton, Rossett, found himself back in the spotlight due to his involvement in serious criminal activities linked to sexual offenses and online misconduct. Mason, who is known locally for designing and selling parts for classic cars via his Facebook page, was convicted of multiple offenses related to child exploitation and inappropriate online behavior, revealing a disturbing pattern of depravity.
Earlier in the year, Mason was sentenced on February 4 for possessing indecent images of children and for creating fake profiles under the guise of an 18-year-old woman and a 15-year-old girl, which he used to distribute illicit material. His initial sentence was eight months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and he was placed under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which mandated that he report his internet activity to authorities. This order was intended to monitor and prevent further offending.
However, Mason’s compliance was short-lived. On February 25, during a routine visit from a police officer and an offender manager, Mason disclosed that he had been engaging in meetings with other couples for group sex via the internet. He used the username “MagiMike,” but failed to register this alias with the police, as required by his SHPO. This revelation was a breach of his legal obligations and raised serious concerns about his honesty and cooperation with authorities.
At Mold Crown Court, His Honour Rhys Rowlands described Mason as a “manipulative individual” who had lied to safeguarding officials. The judge emphasized the gravity of Mason’s previous crimes, which included communicating with others of a depraved nature, pretending to be a woman, and claiming to have committed acts of abuse against young children. The court heard that Mason had distributed indecent images of children and engaged in conversations that revealed a disturbing level of depravity.
Judge Rowlands condemned Mason’s actions as “disgusting” and “depraved,” warning that his behavior posed a significant risk to society regardless of his age. The judge highlighted Mason’s manipulative tendencies and expressed concern over his failure to acknowledge the extent of his misconduct. Mason was given an eight-month jail sentence, suspended for two years, and fined £500. The court also ordered him to undertake a specialized course for men with sexual convictions to help prevent reoffending.
In addition to his online misconduct, Mason’s criminal record includes a series of disturbing offenses from 2019. Prosecutor Elen Owen detailed how Mason had sent indecent images of children and engaged in “sick conversations” online. These offenses came to light after a social networking site reported suspicious activity, leading police to investigate and trace the account back to Mason’s home IP address in Strathalyn.
During police interviews, Mason claimed he was trying to “catch paedophiles” online, denying any perverted intent. He admitted to using a false identity to access the chat, which involved highly sexualized discussions about child abuse. Police recovered an indecent image of a young girl from Mason’s phone, along with extreme pornography depicting sexual acts on a horse and a prohibited cartoon image of a child.
Further conversations revealed Mason had portrayed himself as a 15-year-old girl and discussed attending “paedophile parties,” even mentioning his nine-year-old sister. He also sent an indecent image to another user, which was recovered during the police search. Mason’s defense attorney, Simon Parry, stated that Mason’s family was aware of his offenses and remained supportive.
As part of his sentence, Mason was ordered to complete a 60-day rehabilitation activity requirement and pay costs of £420. He was also placed under a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, restricting his use of devices and the internet, and prohibiting him from having unsupervised contact with any female under 16 unless approved by social services. The court’s rulings underscore the serious nature of Mason’s crimes and the ongoing risk he poses to the community in Rossett and Wrexham.
Earlier in the year, Mason was sentenced on February 4 for possessing indecent images of children and for creating fake profiles under the guise of an 18-year-old woman and a 15-year-old girl, which he used to distribute illicit material. His initial sentence was eight months in prison, suspended for 18 months, and he was placed under a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO), which mandated that he report his internet activity to authorities. This order was intended to monitor and prevent further offending.
However, Mason’s compliance was short-lived. On February 25, during a routine visit from a police officer and an offender manager, Mason disclosed that he had been engaging in meetings with other couples for group sex via the internet. He used the username “MagiMike,” but failed to register this alias with the police, as required by his SHPO. This revelation was a breach of his legal obligations and raised serious concerns about his honesty and cooperation with authorities.
At Mold Crown Court, His Honour Rhys Rowlands described Mason as a “manipulative individual” who had lied to safeguarding officials. The judge emphasized the gravity of Mason’s previous crimes, which included communicating with others of a depraved nature, pretending to be a woman, and claiming to have committed acts of abuse against young children. The court heard that Mason had distributed indecent images of children and engaged in conversations that revealed a disturbing level of depravity.
Judge Rowlands condemned Mason’s actions as “disgusting” and “depraved,” warning that his behavior posed a significant risk to society regardless of his age. The judge highlighted Mason’s manipulative tendencies and expressed concern over his failure to acknowledge the extent of his misconduct. Mason was given an eight-month jail sentence, suspended for two years, and fined £500. The court also ordered him to undertake a specialized course for men with sexual convictions to help prevent reoffending.
In addition to his online misconduct, Mason’s criminal record includes a series of disturbing offenses from 2019. Prosecutor Elen Owen detailed how Mason had sent indecent images of children and engaged in “sick conversations” online. These offenses came to light after a social networking site reported suspicious activity, leading police to investigate and trace the account back to Mason’s home IP address in Strathalyn.
During police interviews, Mason claimed he was trying to “catch paedophiles” online, denying any perverted intent. He admitted to using a false identity to access the chat, which involved highly sexualized discussions about child abuse. Police recovered an indecent image of a young girl from Mason’s phone, along with extreme pornography depicting sexual acts on a horse and a prohibited cartoon image of a child.
Further conversations revealed Mason had portrayed himself as a 15-year-old girl and discussed attending “paedophile parties,” even mentioning his nine-year-old sister. He also sent an indecent image to another user, which was recovered during the police search. Mason’s defense attorney, Simon Parry, stated that Mason’s family was aware of his offenses and remained supportive.
As part of his sentence, Mason was ordered to complete a 60-day rehabilitation activity requirement and pay costs of £420. He was also placed under a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order, restricting his use of devices and the internet, and prohibiting him from having unsupervised contact with any female under 16 unless approved by social services. The court’s rulings underscore the serious nature of Mason’s crimes and the ongoing risk he poses to the community in Rossett and Wrexham.