Jarrow man admits viewing indecent child images for ‘sexual gratification’

Peter Scott, 55, of Regent Road, Jarrow, pleaded guilty to making a total of 49 indecent images of children.

He faced three charges of making the images between April 6, 2014 and October 10, 2018.

For the first charge, he made 26 images, the second 13 and the third 10, South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court heard.

Magistrates said the charges were so serious that sentencing could only take place at a crown court.

Prosecutor Jonathan Hanratty said: “It’s charged as ‘make’ by virtue of the way computers work but he’s here because he’s charged in possession of images.

“This was fully admitted in interview. He has no previous convictions.

“It’s accepted that the images were viewed for sexual gratification.”

Joanne Gatens, defending, told the court a Probation Service Report would be required ahead of sentencing.

She added: “The defendant has no previous convictions.”

Magistrates said Scott would be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday, September 11.

By law Scott must present himself to a police station and give a range of personal details within three days, it was said.

They include his name, date of birth, national insurance number, details of any bank accounts and passport.

He must also inform police if he plans to spend time with anyone aged under 18 and must give seven days’ notice of any travel plans.

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