MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD INDECENCY OFFENCES FACES COURT HEARING
James Kirby appeared at Reading Magistrates Court on May 7, 2025, for his first hearing.The court was told he faces serious charges involving indecent images of a child.
The offences include making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
Kirby was brought before a district judge, with legal representatives present.
He did not enter a plea at this initial stage.
The case was listed under reference 43SW0508323.
The court’s clerk confirmed the hearing was procedural, with the case now scheduled for further review.
The defendant was remanded in custody and will return to court on a future date.
He was ordered to stay away from all children and not contact certain individuals as part of the bail conditions.
The case will continue at a higher hearing where more details are expected to be discussed.
The court emphasised the seriousness of such offences and the importance of safeguarding.
A trial date has not yet been set, and the defendant remains in custody until then.
