MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER CHILD EXPLOITATION IMAGES CHARGE
Ian Shepherd appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on 11 June 2025 for his first hearing.The county resident faces allegations involving indecent images of children.
The case was listed under reference 13WD0329624.
The defendant, who was present in court, did not enter a plea at this stage.
The magistrates set a date for the next hearing and ordered a report from the Probation Service.
No further details about the case were disclosed during the brief proceedings.
Shepherd was released on unconditional bail until his next appearance.
Magistrates emphasized that the case will proceed with caution and that the court takes allegations involving child exploitation very seriously.
The defendant will return to court on a future date for a plea and further case management.
This is an ongoing investigation, and there was no additional comment from police or court officials at this time.
