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Former vicar had indecent images of children

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Geoffrey Baulcomb, 79, has admitted the charges

A former vicar from East Sussex has pleaded guilty to making and distributing indecent images of children.

Geoffrey Baulcomb, 79, from Eastbourne, appeared at the Old Bailey on Tuesday where he admitted three counts of making indecent images of children, including videos and photos, on or before 14 December, 2022.

He also pleaded guilty to one count of distributing an indecent photo of a child on 4 March, 2020, and admitted three counts of possessing extreme pornographic images, amounting to 195 images.

Baulcomb wore a black suit and spoke only to enter his guilty pleas. He is due to appear at the same court for a further hearing on 2 May.

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