A PAEDOPHILE has admitted to downloading squid porn among more than 1,000 indecent images of children and animals.

William Walker, 53, confessed to having "extreme" illegal content at Carlisle Crown Court on Monday.

Vile Walker - who faced five charges - admitted making more than 1,000 indecent still and moving photographs of children.

Some 80 of these are said to be classed in category A, the most serious.

During the short court hearing, he also pleaded guilty to possessing scores of extreme still and moving pornographic images.

These are said to feature animals, including dogs and squid.

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The News and Star reports that Walker carried out the various crimes between June, 2010 and February this year.

Judge Barbara Forrester adjourned proceedings following he guilty pleas to allow time for the preparation of background information, including psychiatric and medical reports.

Walker, from Workington, was granted bail, and is due back at the Crown Court to be sentenced on September 17.