Soren Ford

Soren Ford, an 18-year-old resident of Barks Drive in Norton, appeared at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court where he pleaded guilty to serious sexual offences involving child imagery. The charges against him included three counts of making indecent images of children, possession of prohibited images of children, and possession of an extreme pornographic image. These admissions came during a hearing at the court, highlighting Ford's involvement in the creation and retention of illegal material depicting child sexual abuse.

Defending Ford, Barry White requested that a pre-sentence report be prepared to assess the young offender's circumstances ahead of sentencing. The court agreed, and Ford's bail was extended pending the report. He is due to return to Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on January 28 for sentencing, where the judge will determine the appropriate punishment for these grave offences. The case underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities in Staffordshire to combat the possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

This information was reported in a Stoke-on-Trent Live article published on December 21, 2025, detailing recent court appearances in the region. The article noted that Ford's guilty pleas mark a significant step in the legal proceedings against him, with the pre-sentence report expected to provide insights into his background and risk factors.