THE editor of the Worcester Observer newspaper faces a potential jail sentence for making indecent photographs of children.
Rob George of Rowan Close, Bromsgrove, admitted three charges of making indecent photograph/pseudo photography of a child when he appeared in Courtroom 2 of Worcester Magistrates Court.
The 42-year-old pleaded guilty to making one category A image - the worst level identified within the sentencing guidelines.
Magistrates heard the images were made between March 7, 2014, and October 14, 2021, in Bromsgrove.
Lauren Millichip, prosecuting, said: "The offence is aggravated by the age and vulnerability of the children, between one and eight-years-old."
The prosecutor added there were also moving images found in a video file.
James McAulay, defending, asked for a pre-sentence report to be completed before George is sentenced.
Roger Phillips, chairman of the magistrates bench, said the bench declined jurisdiction in the case, given the seriousness of it.
George, who was given unconditional bail, was told to attend his sentence which was scheduled to take place on Friday, March 15 at Worcester Crown Court.
The chairman told George magistrates were granting the report which he said would consider "all options" including custody.
George was also told he would immediately have to register on the sex offenders register, telling him to do this at Worcester Police Station.
George is listed as being the editor of Worcester Observer, Malvern Observer and Evesham Observer on their websites.
He has also worked as a reporter at the Bromsgrove Standard.
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