MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD IMAGE OFFENCES AT WEYMOUTH MAGISTRATES COURT
Frederic Oosthuizen appeared at Weymouth Magistrates Court today, charged with serious offences involving indecent imagery.The court was told he faces accusations of possessing a prohibited image of a child and making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
The case was listed under reference 55CH0067725.
Oosthuizen did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody ahead of a future hearing.
The magistrates ordered a psychological report before the next court date.
Police investigations continue into the allegations.
The defendant's appearance was brief; he was represented by a legal representative and did not speak during the hearing.
The offences are taken very seriously under UK law due to the nature of the allegations.
The case will now move forward with a scheduled trial date, where evidence will be examined in more detail.
Oosthuizen remains in custody until the next court appearance.
The court emphasised that anyone with related information should come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.
