A MAN who shared hundreds of indecent images of children is to be sentenced.

Jason Teagle, of Rainow Way in Wilmslow, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court to face seven charges relating to making, possessing and distributing indecent images of children.

The 33-year-old also faced a charge of possessing an extremely pornographic image involving an animal.

During the hearing on Friday, September 8, Teagle indicated a plea of guilty to all eight charges, with a sentencing date set for October 13.

He admitted to making 593 category A (most extreme) indecent photographs of children between September 21, 2018, and November 21, 2021.

In this time frame he also made 285 category B images and 165 category C images.

Teagle has also been convicted of distributing 12 category A indecent videos of children between May 1 and September 30, 2021.

He also distributed two category B videos and two category C videos in 2021.

Alongside these convictions, Teagle has been found to have been in possession of 1,043 indecent photographs of children between September 21, 2018, and November 12, 2021.

Also in his possession was an extreme pornographic image which involved sex with an animal.

Teagle has been granted unconditional bail until his sentencing at Chester Crown Court next month.