Swedish Man (40s) Jailed For Trying To Coerce 11-Year-Old Girl Into Walking With Him In Woodlands Near City

Friday, 11 June 2021 18:57

Magnus Nordell, formerly with an address in Rochestown pleaded guilty to one count of coercion

The incident took place on the morning of the 27th of July last year.

Eoghan Murphy has more for RedFM News:

"Detective Garda Brian Murphy told Cork Circuit Criminal Court that the young girl was playing camogie near her home, when the 42 year old approached her.

He made inappropriate comments, involving her going for a walk in the woods with him.

The girl became distressed and ran home to her mother, who followed the man, later identified as Nordell, and took a picture of him.

A search was carried out of the area by the Garda Armed Support Unit.

When Nordell was subsequently interviewed by Gardaí, he downplayed the incident, saying it was a misunderstanding.

Nordell, who works in IT, has no previous convictions, either in Ireland or his native Sweeden.

The 42 year old described himself to Gardaí as an Incel - an involuntary celibate, or someone who sees themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner despite desiring one.

Judge Sean O’Donnabháin said that the young girl had gone through a truly frightening experience, and jailed Nordell for two years, suspending the final year of the sentence on condition that he leave the jurisdiction upon his release and not return for a period of five years.

Eoghan Murphy, RedFM News."