MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER ALLEGED CHILD AND ANIMAL INDECENCY IMAGES
Charlie Pitcairn-Hill faced Crawley Magistrates Court on 13 August 2025 for his first hearing.He was charged with possession of indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children.
The case also involves allegations of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting acts with animals.
The charges include possession of a prohibited image involving a child.
These serious allegations have prompted the court to proceed with further hearings to determine next steps.
Pitcairn-Hill did not enter a plea during this initial appearance.
The case was listed under reference 47CC3236224.
The defendant was remanded in custody ahead of future court dates.
Police confirmed the investigation involves digital evidence and was launched following the discovery of the offending material.
The court considered the nature of the charges to be grave, reflecting the severity of offences related to indecency and child protection laws.
A trial date has yet to be set, with further hearings scheduled in due course.
