March 2015
Pervert admits sexual activity with child & distributing photos of the girl, who was aged under 13
A pervert has been told he faces jail after admitting sexual activity with a girl.
Barry Saunders, 40, of Twyford Avenue, Great Wakering, admitted four charges at Basildon Crown Court on Friday.
He admitted two charges of sexual activity with a child, one of taking indecent photos of her and one of distributing photos of the girl, who was aged under 13.
The offences took place in Southend on November 15 last year.
The indecent images taken by Saunders were found by police in a room at the Grosvenor Hotel, in Grosvenor Road,Westcliff.
Saunders faces a further charge of making indecent photos and one charge of engaging in sexual activity in front of a child.
Gareth Hughes, prosecuting, indicated the Crown Prosecution Service was likely to accept Saunders’ pleas, but the mother of the victim would have to be consulted first.
Mr Hughes suggested the action of sending indecent photos may have been premeditated.
He said: “This might be something that is said to happen in an opportunistic way, but when one looks at distribution it is clear Saunders was able to send the indecent image to somebody who had an interest in this sort of activity.
Saunders has been released on bail to appear for sentencing at Southend Crown Court, on April 20.
He must not contact any child and must attend meetings as requested by probation officers.
