A worker at the Durham Passport Office has admitted stealing 30 photographs of girls from applications and making indecent images of children.

James Close, 36, from Shildon, County Durham, admitted theft from Durham Passport Office and four sexual offences relating to possessing and making indecent images.

He also admitted a charge of possessing extreme pornography relating to bestiality videos.

The theft charge relate to a period between May and December last year, when Close stole 30 passport photographs.

In a statement, Durham Police said:

Following intelligence received, a warrant was served at an address in Shildon in County Durham earlier this year and a number of items were seized by officers. Durham Police

Close will appear before Durham Crown Court on November 22 for sentencing.