MAN DENIES CHILD IMAGE AND EXTREME PORN CHARGES IN COURT
A man has appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court to face serious charges involving indecent images and extreme pornography.Iain Briars, who made his first court appearance, is accused of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
He also faces allegations of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting sexual acts with animals.
The case is listed under reference 33JJ0748722.
Briars did not enter any pleas during his initial hearing and was remanded in custody until a future date.
The charges are considered very serious under UK law, relating to the protection of children and animal welfare.
Magistrates ordered the case to be sent to crown court for trial.
Further details about the case or Briars' background are not being disclosed at this stage.
He remains in custody and will be back in court later this month for a preliminary hearing.
This case highlights ongoing legal efforts to combat the possession and distribution of such harmful material.