Update: Rixon was handed a two-year community order with probation supervision. He must pay £1,000 towards prosecution costs and £60 victim surcharge.

December 2016

Deaf Plymouth hairdresser admits viewing indecent images of children

A deaf city hairdresser has admitted viewing indecent images of children.

Victor Rixon, aged 32, downloaded vile pictures including some in the most severe category showing the sexual abuse and rape of young children by adults, Plymouth Crown Court was told.

He was due to stand trial but changed his pleas on two charges with the jury waiting in the wings.

Rixon, of Duke Street, Devonport, admitted making 30 still images in Category A and 14 still images in Category B between April 2011 and July 2015.

He entered the pleas with help from signing interpreters in court.

Recorder Simon Levene adjourned sentence until tomorrow so a probation officer can prepare a report on his background.