MAN FACES COURT OVER CHILD IMAGE AND ANIMAL PORN ALLEGATIONS
Lewis Ralph appeared at Preston Magistrates Court on 26 August 2025 to face serious charges.The court heard he is accused of making and distributing indecent images of a child, offences under the Protection of Children Act.
Ralph also faces allegations of possession of extreme pornographic images involving animals engaged in sexual acts.
The case was listed under reference 04ZL3203423.
Ralph did not enter any pleas during the brief hearing.
Magistrates ordered him to return to court for a plea hearing scheduled later.
The charges are among the most serious related to online material and involve explicit imagery.
The court took notice of the allegations, which are under investigation.
Ralph remains on police bail until his next court appearance.
The case continues to be closely watched as authorities pursue justice for the victims depicted in the images.
No further details about the victims or the specifics of the materials have been released at this stage.
