MAN FACES SERIOUS CHILD AND ANIMAL PORN CHARGES IN COURT HEARING
Joshua Sproston appeared at Hastings Magistrates Court on 16 April 2025 for his first hearing.The 31-year-old is accused of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, possessing a prohibited image of a child, and possessing extreme pornographic material.
The charges also include images showing acts of intercourse or oral sex with animals, both dead and alive.
The case, linked to case reference 47CC0651024, details NSFW content that law enforcement alleges he possessed.
Sproston offered no plea during the hearing and was remanded in custody until the next court date.
The allegations relate to highly serious offences, prompting serious concern over the charges' nature.
The court will now review evidence before setting a future trial date.
Authorities are continuing investigations, and Sproston’s case highlights ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal online material involving both minors and animals.
At this stage, he remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.
