A Wishaw pensioner caught with a whole lot of kid abuse photographs has been jailed for 18 months.
The disgusting materials was discovered on three laptops belonging to Colin McVittie.
It included 151 movies in probably the most wicked class.
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There have been additionally photographs and movies that includes bestiality.
The 69-year-old appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court docket and admitted possessing the illicit materials at his dwelling in Lockhart Place between December 2012 and March final 12 months.
An allegation that he distributed or shared indecent photographs of youngsters was dropped.
McVittie admitted the fees final month and sentence was deferred at the moment for a legal justice social work report and a danger evaluation.
When he returned to court docket for sentence, Sheriff Thomas Millar mentioned he was happy solely custody was acceptable.
He lowered the sentence from two years to 18 months due to McVittie’s early responsible pleas.
The pensioner was additionally placed on the intercourse offenders’ register.
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