A man has pleaded guilty to eight counts of making indecent photographs of a child and two counts of possessing indecent photographs of a child.

Shaun Carlan, of Douglas Drive in Stevenage, appeared at Stevenage Magistrates’ Court on Monday, where he pleaded guilty to possessing 51 indecent images of children and 21 indecent movies of children.

The 21-year-old had one Level 5 image - the most serious - five Level 4, seven Level 2 and 38 Level 1. He also had 12 Level 4 movies, three Level 3, four Level 2 and two Level 1.

He is due to appear at St Albans Crown Court on January 30 for sentencing.