A HARLOW man has pleaded guilty to downloading images of child abuse.

Peter Thompson, aged 59, of Brockles Mead, Harlow pleaded guilty at Chelmsford magistrates court to the following.

On or before June 26th, 2021 at Harlow made 8 x Category A indecent photographs of a child.

On or before June 26th, 2021 at Harlow made 20 x Category B indecent photographs of a child.

On or before June 26th, 2021 at Harlow made 56 x Category C indecent photographs of a child.

On or before June 26th, 2021 at Harlow you’re in possession of a prohibited image of a child.

Thompson has been remanded on unconditional bail until his next court appearance on June 26th at Colchester magistrates court.