MAN FACES CHILD IMAGE CHARGES AT POOLE MAGISTRATES COURT
Andrew Hirst appeared at Poole Magistrates Court on 8 October 2025 for his first hearing.The court was told he faces serious charges involving indecent images of a child.
The case has been listed under reference 55CH0290924.
Hirst, who was brought before magistrates, did not enter a plea at this stage.
The hearing was brief, with the court setting a timetable for the next steps in the case.
No further details about the allegations were disclosed during the proceedings.
Hirst was remanded in custody until a future hearing.
Magistrates confirmed the case will be transferred to a higher court for trial, given the seriousness of the matter.
The defendant is due back in court for a plea and trial date, with legal representatives representing him today.
The case underscores the ongoing efforts to combat crimes related to indecent images online.
