A MAN has admitted making 1,518 indecent still photographs of children and five indecent moving photographs of children.

Daniel Duheaume, 30, who gave his address as Leslie Avenue, Taunton, when he appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court.

He admitted committing the offences in Wellington between May 18, 2020m, and April 24 last year.

Of the offences, 485 were deemed to be in the highest category A, with 287 category B and 751 category C.

Duheaume was released on unconditional bail until May 6 pending a pre-sentence report.

He must register at Wellington Police Station in accordance with the Sexual Offences Act 2003.