June 2016

Man jailed for making indecent images of children

A 70-YEAR-OLD man has been sentenced to two years in prison for making indecent images of children.

Michael Baker, of Holbrook Road, Leicester, admitted the offences at a hearing last month.

He pleaded guilty to making 58 Category A indecent images, making 193 Category B indecent images, and making 1,092 Category C indecent images before April 2014.

He also admitted to possessing 2,691 prohibited images.

Enquiries in this investigation have led officers to believe there may be other victims of Baker.

 

May 2016

Man, 70, admits child abuse images charges

A 70-year-old man has appeared in court to admit possessing indecent images of children.

Michael Baker, of Holbrook Road, South Knighton, Leicester, appeared at Leicester Crown Court today.

Baker admitted making more than 1,000 indecent images of children, including 58 in the most serious category.

He also pleaded guilty to possessing 2,691 prohibited images of children.