Fleetwood man with 'mental age of four' downloaded child abuse images and videos, court told

The sentencing of a man who downloaded indecent images of children has been delayed after a court heard he was deemed to have significant learning difficulties.

By Stef Hall

Published 20th Jul 2020, 15:45 GMT

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Keith Anthony Simpson, 46, of Warrenhurst Road, Fleetwood, previously admitted three counts of making indecent images.

The first charge relates to 15 category A images - the most serious in law - that consisted of 11 pictures and four videos.

He also admits making 13 pictures and one video deemed category B, and 42 Pictures and a video deemed category C.

Preston Crown Court heard the offences took place between May 19 and May 23 last year.

Defending, Sara Haque said Simpson, who appeared by a video link, needed to be present in court in order to understand what was happening.

She added an assessment had deemed he had a mental age of four and significant learning difficulties and it had been difficult to confirm details with him over a video link.

Judge Sara Dodd adjourned the case until July 29.

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