Blyth sex offender used hidden camera to capture hundreds of indecent images
Kevin Green, of Blyth, was found to have almost 400 indecent images when his sick secret was uncovered
by Nicole Goodwin · ChronicleLiveA sick sex offender used a hidden camera to capture hundreds of indecent images, including images of a child.
Kevin Green was found to have almost 400 indecent images when police seized his electronic devices, a court heard.
Now the 60-year-old has been jailed at Newcastle Crown Court and must sign the sex offender register. His actions will also cost him his job, the court heard.
The court heard that Green's victim found the concealed camera which she believed must have been placed there at least six months prior.
The court heard that the camera had been capturing footage which could be accessed via an app on Green's iPad. And when police examined his devices they found one Category B video and 366 Category C images, including photos and videos of his victim.
He originally pleaded guilty to two counts of taking indecent images of children and denied two counts of voyeurism. However, he later changed his plea and pleaded guilty to all four counts.
The court was told that Green is "ashamed" and "disgusted" by his behaviour and "can't believe what he has done". He has worked in a high pressure job for many years, however, he will now lose the job due to his conviction, the court heard.
Judge Tim Gittins sentenced Green, of Prestdale Avenue, Blyth, to 13 months in prison. He must sign the sex offender register for 10 years and will be subject to a sexual harm prevention order.
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