MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER CHILD IMAGE ALLEGATION
Mark Bedford faced Peterlee Magistrates Court for his first hearing on October 10, 2025.The defendant is accused of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
The case is registered under reference 11EE0547424.
Bedford did not enter a plea and was granted bail ahead of future court dates.
The charges relate to suspected creation or possession of indecent images involving a child.
Magistrates ordered the case to return to court for a future hearing.
Bedford's legal representatives did not comment outside court.
The court emphasised the seriousness of the allegations and urged all parties to follow legal procedures.
No further details were disclosed about the case or evidence at this stage.
