A TAUNTON man will be sentenced next month after admitting making 1,518 indecent photographs and five films of children.

The case of Daniel Duheaume, 30, of Leslie Avenue, Taunton, has been sent from Taunton Deane Magistrates' Court to Taunton Crown Court.

During a hearing on Friday (May 6), magistrates heard that Duheaume has previously pleaded guity to three counts, all taking place in Wellington between May 18 2020 and April 24 2021.

He made 481 still photographs and four moving ones deemed to be in the most serious category A.

He made one moving and 286 still images in category B.

And he admitted making 751 still pictures in category C.

Magistrates sent the case for sentencing to the crown court on Friday, June 10 or on a date to be decided by the superior court.

Duheaume was released on unconditional bail.