A 31-year-old man from Newbridge has been handed a community order after admitting to possessing hundreds of indecent images of children.
The offence
Joe Cory, of North Road, Newbridge, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates’ Court to making 217 category C indecent images of a child. The offending took place on March 24 last year.
Sentencing
Cory was given a 12-month community order requiring him to complete 100 hours of unpaid work alongside a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement. He was also ordered to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 in costs.
Restrictions
The court imposed a sexual harm prevention order lasting five years. Cory must also sign the sex offenders’ register for the same period.
