Police officer admits online child sex offences

A serving police officer has pleaded guilty to multiple offences, including making indecent images of children.

East Somerset-based PC James Gullis, 28, also admitted possession of prohibited images of children and possession of extreme pornography.

He was arrested and suspended from duty on 22 December 2023 after information was passed to Avon and Somerset Police by the National Crime Agency.

Gullis will be sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on 19 March.

A separate investigation by Avon and Somerset Police's Professional Standards Department is ongoing, the force said.

Assistant Chief Constable, Joanne Hall, said the offences were "incredibly serious".

She added: "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."

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