Heaton Paedophile Karl Davison claimed he “hadn’t set out to find” the disturbing material but had been sent it after “finding himself” in a couple of groups online. A court heard that, despite the 33-year-old stating he’d deleted some of his child sex abuse collection, 44 sick photos and videos were still found on his phone.
Magistrates were told that Karl Davison had 23 category A pictures and films, which are the most serious kind and involve penetrative sexual activity. He also had 22 category B and one category C.
Karl Davison, of Chillingham Road, in Heaton, could now end up behind bars after he pleaded guilty to three counts of making an indecent image of a child. The case was adjourned for the preparation of a pre-sentence report but the pervert was warned custody was still an option.
Rob Lawson, prosecuting at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court, said: “The material in question was saved on the defendant’s phone. With the early guilty plea, this case may fall within your sentencing powers. The aggravating factors are the ages of the children involved, between six and 14, and at least one of the videos shows distress suffered by a child.”
Mark Humble, defending, said: “Mr Karl Davison didn’t set out to find these images. He found himself in a couple of groups online and that led to the images coming his way. He did delete some of them but, when his phone was examined, there were the images you have heard about still retained on the phone.”
Magistrates adjourned the case for the preparation of a pre-sentence report. Karl Davison was released on unconditional bail to next appear before the same court on February 22. In the meantime, he must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register.
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