A paedophile was found with 226 indecent images of children and caused a child to watch a sexual act.

Robert Gunner, from Field End Place, Faversham, also pleaded guilty to inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and owning extreme pornographic images.

The 42-year-old was arrested in June 2022 after police received reports of his offences, which took place between 2014 and 2017.

Officers seized his laptop computer and mobile phone and discovered the illegal images of children - of which 27 were of the most serious category.

A further eight extreme pornographic images were also recovered.

Gunner was charged and admitted the charges before being given a 10-year prison sentence at Maidstone Crown Court yesterday.

He will serve seven years behind bars and a further three years on licence when he is released.

The judge stated he was a dangerous offender who posed a serious risk to children.

Gunner was also handed a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 20 years and was added to the sex offenders’ register for life.

Det Con Emma Crombie said: “Gunner subjected these young children to some of the most horrific offences, leaving them with traumatic memories which will affect them for a considerable time.

“I wish to commend the victims for their courage in reporting the vile actions of this criminal to Kent Police.

“Their assistance throughout the investigation and court process was vital in ensuring he was held accountable for his despicable behaviour and can no longer harm any other vulnerable children.

“His sentence is reflective of the gravity of his offending, and I’m pleased he is now behind bars where he can no longer harm anyone else.”