A FAT paedophile from Milford Haven has delayed his own sentencing hearing by putting on weight while in jail.

Gerald Picton, aged 66, has ballooned to 30 stone while on remand at Parc prison near Bridgend, south Wales.

Picton was due to be sentenced to a long jail term today (Friday) by Judge Peter Heywood at Swansea crown court.

But security staff sent to collect him from the prison left him there and reported back that he was “virtually immobile.”

James Jenkins, the barrister representing the prosecution, said there must have been a “considerable deterioration” because less than three weeks ago he was able to walk down to the cells after entering pleas of guilty.

Judge Heywood said he understood Picton had been using crutches and now needed a wheelchair.

He refused to sentence Picton via a video link.

“I am told that Parc cannot produce him because of his size. He’s thirty stone and they could not provide adequate transport.

“I want him produced and he will be produced,” added the judge.

Picton, of Observatory Avenue, has admitted 12 offences of indecent assault on three girls aged under 14.

He was warned at a previous hearing to expect a prison sentence of some length.

Picton will be sentenced next Friday—in person.