AN 18-year-old has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a nine-year-old child, and possessing and distributing indecent images of children.

Jack Langdon, care of HMP, entered the pleas at Taunton Crown Court, via video link from Exeter Prison on Friday, July 29.

Langdon pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault of a nine-year-old child between December 1, 2015 and December 30, 2015, in Minehead.

He also pleaded guilty to three counts of distribution of indecent images of children, and nine further counts of possession of an indecent photograph.

Judge David Ticehurst said: “I think he may be dangerous offender, given that it happened within months, if not weeks of a previous offence.”

Mr Langdon was given a community order for a previous offence of sexual assault.

Judge Ticehurst added: “Putting it bluntly, he has had his chance and he has blown it.

“The images show an unhealthy interest in such matters. These offences occurred early on into his community order.

“He represents a significant risk to cause substantial harm.”

The case has been adjourned for further reports from probation services.

Langdon will appear in court again on August 25.

Meanwhile, he has been remanded in custody.