MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSING INDECENT CHILD IMAGES IN COURT APPEARANCE
Douglas Stanford made his first court appearance at Blackburn Magistrates Court today.The hearing was held in relation to allegations of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
The case was listed under reference 04ZL1425624.
Stanford, who appeared before magistrates, did not enter any pleas during this initial hearing.
The court confirmed the case will proceed with further hearings scheduled in due course.
Magistrates ordered Stanford to appear again for a provisional hearing.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about offences involving indecent images of children.
No bail decision was announced today, and the court has kept the matter ongoing to allow for further legal proceedings.
Stanford remains in custody until his next court appearance.
