Police officer charged after indecent images found

James Gullis has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children

A serving police officer is due in court after he was charged with offences, including making indecent images of children.

James Gullis, 28, a police constable based in east Somerset, was arrested in December 2023 after information was passed to Avon and Somerset Police by the National Crime Agency.

The suspect has been suspended from duty and is due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Joanne Hall, Assistant Chief Constable at Avon and Somerset Police, said policing must have "the trust and confidence" of the public.

Mr Gullis has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, in categories A, B and C, possession of prohibited images of children and possession of extreme pornography.

Ms Hall said: "We have made it clear that where our standards are not met by officers or staff, we will take decisive action.

"As we do in any instance where criminal allegations have been made, a thorough investigation has been carried out with the evidence passed to the Crown Prosecution Service which authorised these charges.

"The vast majority of our officers and staff are entirely dedicated to serving the communities of Avon and Somerset and work tirelessly to keep people safe."