SOMERSET police officer James Gullis has admitted a number of charges – including making indecent images of children.

The 28-year-old has pleaded guilty to a number of offences following his arrest and suspension from duty on December 22, 2023.

He has now pleaded guilty to; Making indecent images of children – categories A, B and C, possession of prohibited images of children, and possession of extreme pornography.

PC Gullis, who was based in east Somerset, was arrested after Avon & Somerset Police received information from the National Crime Agency.

He will be sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on Wednesday, March 19.

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A separate investigation by the force’s Professional Standards Department into potential breaches of professional standards is ongoing.

Assistant Chief Constable Joanne Hall said: “These offences are incredibly serious and a thorough investigation took place from the moment we became aware of them and he was also suspended from duty swiftly.

“Now he’s been convicted we will move quickly to conclude our own misconduct processes to make sure he’s never able to work in law enforcement again.

“I want to reiterate that the overwhelming majority of our officers and staff are dedicated to keeping people safe and to serving their communities. They are as shocked as anyone to learn of these offences.”