Tranent man caught with indecent images of children

An East Lothian man has been placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register after admitting possessing indecent images of children.

Case was heard at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Greig Stein also pleaded guilty to possessing an extreme image of an adult engaged in a sexual act with an animal.

Stein, 30, of Tranent, admitted both offences during an appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Sheriff Alistair Noble deferred sentence .

Stein admitted possessing indecent images of children and extreme pornography depicting bestiality at his home between April 1, 2018 and February 18 this year.

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