October 2014

Knebworth pervert admits possessing thousands of child abuse images

A man has pleaded guilty to possessing thousands of child abuse images.

Richard Brandsen, 47, a serving prisoner, faces four charges dating to on or before May 14 in Knebworth.

He admitted three charges of making category A, B and C movies and one count of possessing 1,333 photos at Stevenage Magistrates’ Court on Monday September 29.

He will be sentenced at St Albans Crown Court on Friday October 24.