MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD IMAGE OFFENCES AND EXTREME PORNOGRAPHY
Javier Adrian Esteller Melgarejo appeared at Croydon Magistrates Court for his first hearing on April 3, 2025.The court heard he faces serious allegations involving indecent images of children and extreme pornography.
The charges include making a pseudo-photograph of a child and possessing extreme pornographic images that depict sexual acts with animals or deceased animals.
He is also accused of possessing a prohibited image of a child.
The case was listed under reference 01LX1542524.
Melgarejo did not enter a plea during the short hearing and was remanded in custody ahead of future proceedings.
Magistrates ordered a psychiatric report and scheduled the case for a trial.
The defendant's next appearance has been set for later this month.
The court upheld the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
Details about the alleged images and actions remain under investigation.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat offences relating to illegal images and indecency against children and animals.
