Probation for Donegal man who admitted possessing indecent images of children


Adam Curran (24) of Blanket Nook, Newtowncunningham in County Donegal admitted possessing 25 indecent images of a child
A man has been given probation at Derry Crown Court after he admitted possessing indecent images of children.
Adam Curran (24) of Blanket Nook, Newtowncunningham in County Donegal admitted possessing 25 indecent images of a child on February 26, 2019.
He also admitted charges of possessing extreme pornographic images on the same date.
The court heard that the offences came to light when police searched a premises.
Various devices were seized and triage and the images of Category A, B and C were found.
The defendant denied having any sexual interest in children despite the images.
A pre-sentence report compiled on the defendant found him to be 'incredibly immature' who had social difficulties.
Curran was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to sign the Sex Offender's Register for a period of five years.
