Man in serious trouble over sexual offence admissions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

James Butcher, 50, admitted making and distributing indecent images of children and publishing obscene material on social media.

James Butcher, 50, of Fairstead Road, King's Lynn, appeared at Norwich Crown Court for sentencing after admitting a series of sexual offences. He had admitted three counts of making indecent images of children, including 31 still images and 12 moving images classified as Category A, the most serious category. He also admitted three offences of distributing indecent images and three offences of publishing obscene articles on social media.

The offences took place between September 2023 and May 2024. Butcher appeared in court on Tuesday without legal representation. Recorder John Hardy adjourned sentencing until 17 November and warned the defendant he needed to secure a solicitor or barrister. Hardy told him: 'If you're not represented on the next occasion I'm going to remand you into custody.' The judge said Butcher was 'in serious trouble' and was 'making things worse' by failing to obtain legal representation.

How it is being reported

• Man warned he is in 'serious trouble' after admitting to sexual offencesA man who admitted a series of sexual offences has been warned he is in "serious trouble".Eastern Daily Press · 21 Oct, 06:00
• Man warned he is in 'serious trouble' after admitting to sexual offencesA man who admitted a series of sexual offences has been warned he is in "serious trouble".Norwich Evening News · 21 Oct, 06:00

In this story: James Butcher · Norwich Crown Court · King's Lynn · John Hardy

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