Former Eastbourne vicar admits making and possessing indecent images of children

He is due back in court on the 2nd May.

Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 22nd Apr 2025

A former vicar has pleaded guilty to making and distributing indecent images of children.

Geoffrey Baulcomb, 79, appeared at the Old Bailey on Tuesday where he admitted one count of distributing an indecent photo of a child on March 4 2020 and three counts of making indecent images of children, including videos and photos, on or before December 14 2022.

Baulcomb, from Eastbourne, also pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing extreme pornographic images, amounting to 195 images.

The defendant, wearing a black suit, spoke only to enter his guilty pleas.

He is due to appear at the same court for a further hearing on May 2.

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