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Rob Kennedy

Hexham pensioner who had 'vile' fantasy chats about abusing children had indecent images

A pervert who engaged in vile online fantasy chats about abusing children and was found with hundreds of indecent images of youngsters has been jailed.

James Adams, who has similar previous convictions, was caught after his activity on his Google account came to the attention of police. A search of his laptop revealed 318 of the most serious, category A, pictures and 54 category A videos, 323 category B pictures and 22 videos and 222 category C pictures and 10 videos.

Examination of his Kik messaging account also revealed "fantasy chats" referencing sex acts with children, including rape, violence and reproducing to have children to molest, Newcastle Crown Court heard.

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