Trevor Irving was jailed for two years after admitting a charge of grooming.
Irving also admitted 13 counts of possessing indecent images of children and he was ordered to serve another eight months consecutively at Liverpool Crown Court.

Police today issued advice to families on how to prevent other children from falling into the clutches of paedophiles.

They said:
Children should understand that they must be careful not to give out their personal details online and be aware of the dangers in meeting somebody they have met through the Internet.

There are many websites for parents, teachers and children that specifically look at safety issues in using the Internet, and in particular chat rooms. Visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk for more information.

Parents should make an attempt to monitor the time their child spends on the Internet and make sure a filtering process is set up which helps to block any unwanted information coming through.

It was at around 7pm on March 12 when Irving's teenage victim, believing the defendant to be of a similar age to her, agreed to meet him in person following conversations they had had together through an Internet site.

The 54-year-old, from Edgeware Mount, Leeds, then took the girl from her home in the Astley area to the Trafford Centre.
Irving was reported to security staff after he was seen by a member of the public to be acting inappropriately with the girl.

Irving was then observed by security staff kissing the girl and holding hands.
Police were called and Irving was arrested.

Following further investigations, Irving was found to be in possession of a number of indecent images of children and he was subsequently charged.

DC Jackie Hulme, of Wigan CID, said: "Irving is a menace who has preyed on a young girl.
"He knew how young she was yet he still arranged to meet her in person. This is obviously predatory sexual behaviour.

"He represents a clear danger to children and I am glad he has been taken off the streets.
"This case also shows any potential groomers that they risk arrest and prosecution when they are communicating over the Internet."