PAUL COOKSON FROM WALKER CAUGHT WITH OVER 900 CHILD INDECENT IMAGES IN NEWCASTLE
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Walker Child Sexual Abuser
In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, Paul Cookson, a resident of Walker, was found to possess an extensive and vile collection of indecent images of children. The discovery was made at his home in Walker, Newcastle, where authorities uncovered more than 900 illicit images and videos stored on his computer. The collection included four images classified as Category A, which represent the most severe form of child exploitation, involving penetrative sexual acts. In addition, there were four images categorized as Category B, along with a staggering 942 images and videos classified as Category C, indicating a range of exploitative content.
Paul Cookson, aged 41, appeared before North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on a Thursday to face charges related to his possession and creation of indecent images of children. He pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of a child and one count of possessing a prohibited image of a child. The prosecutor, Glenda Beck, emphasized the gravity of the case, noting that because of the inclusion of Category A images, the matter was deemed so serious that it warranted transfer to the Crown Court for sentencing.
Ms. Beck clarified that the charges were dated February 13, 2019, highlighting the long period over which these offenses occurred. The defense, represented by Sophie Allinson, did not make any additional representations during the hearing. Following the guilty plea, District Judge Paul Currer decided to commit Cookson to Newcastle Crown Court for sentencing, citing the seriousness of the offenses.
Judge Currer stated, “These offences are so serious, they will be committed to the Crown Court and that’s what I will do.” He granted Cookson unconditional bail but emphasized the importance of attending the upcoming court date. Cookson was instructed to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on February 25 at 10 am. The judge warned that failure to attend would constitute a separate offence, subject to prosecution.
Furthermore, the judge informed Cookson that, as part of the legal process, he was required to register with the police within three days, specifically regarding the Sex Offenders’ Register. However, he clarified that this register does not contain names but requires individuals to inform authorities of their current residence. Prior to the sentencing hearing, a pre-sentence report was ordered to assist the court in determining an appropriate penalty for Cookson’s actions.
Paul Cookson, aged 41, appeared before North Tyneside Magistrates' Court on a Thursday to face charges related to his possession and creation of indecent images of children. He pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of a child and one count of possessing a prohibited image of a child. The prosecutor, Glenda Beck, emphasized the gravity of the case, noting that because of the inclusion of Category A images, the matter was deemed so serious that it warranted transfer to the Crown Court for sentencing.
Ms. Beck clarified that the charges were dated February 13, 2019, highlighting the long period over which these offenses occurred. The defense, represented by Sophie Allinson, did not make any additional representations during the hearing. Following the guilty plea, District Judge Paul Currer decided to commit Cookson to Newcastle Crown Court for sentencing, citing the seriousness of the offenses.
Judge Currer stated, “These offences are so serious, they will be committed to the Crown Court and that’s what I will do.” He granted Cookson unconditional bail but emphasized the importance of attending the upcoming court date. Cookson was instructed to appear at Newcastle Crown Court on February 25 at 10 am. The judge warned that failure to attend would constitute a separate offence, subject to prosecution.
Furthermore, the judge informed Cookson that, as part of the legal process, he was required to register with the police within three days, specifically regarding the Sex Offenders’ Register. However, he clarified that this register does not contain names but requires individuals to inform authorities of their current residence. Prior to the sentencing hearing, a pre-sentence report was ordered to assist the court in determining an appropriate penalty for Cookson’s actions.