March 2016 Pervert caught with almost 1,000 indecent child images A MAN caught with almost 1,000 indecent images of children on a computer has avoided going straight to prison. Paul Spillett, aged 52, also shared a handful of the pictures with others, Plymouth Crown Court heard. Judge Ian Lawrie suspended his prison sentence, saying probation supervision was the best way to stop him re-offending. He remanded Spillett in custody for about ten minutes while making his decision.  Judge Lawrie told the defendant: “Just remind yourself that if ever you are tempted by your inner demon again while in front of a computer, that is an indication of your future in terms of accommodation.” Spillett, of South View, Crownhill, admitted three counts of making indecent images of children between 2012 and 2015. He also pleaded guilty to a single count of distributing eight images over that period. Kelly Scrivener, for the Crown Prosecution Service, said police raided Spillett’s home on April 23 last year. She said the police found 983 indecent images and movies on his laptop, including more than 300 of the most vile category. Miss Scrivener said there was evidence that he had tried to share the images with others. She added that perverted search terms showed that he had been hunting indecent images for three years. Miss Scrivener said he also had a device which allowed access to illegal parts of the internet which would not be accessible through a normal browser. The court heard he had distributed eight images through the Skype transfer system. Miss Scrivener said he had admitted the offences in his police interview. He was given an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months. Spillett must remain under probation supervision and do 60 hours of unpaid work. He must also pay £500 costs.