MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER CHILD IMAGE CHARGES
Anthony White appeared at Peterlee Magistrates Court on 9th May 2025.It was his first hearing in relation to allegations involving an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child.
The case, under reference 11EE0516823, was briefly listed as White facing serious charges.
Magistrates confirmed the hearing was for initial proceedings, with no plea entered at this stage.
White showed no emotion as he attended the court, which was presided over by a district judge.
No other details of the case or White's legal representation were disclosed.
The magistrates scheduled the case for further hearing, and White was remanded in custody until then.
The court emphasised that White is entitled to a fair process and that no assumptions should be made about guilt or innocence at this stage.
The case will proceed through the legal system, with White returning to court as proceedings continue.
No additional information about the victim or specifics of the offence has been released publicly.
