MAN DENIES CHILD IMAGE AND EXTREME PORN CHARGES AT COURT HEARING
Mark Joseph appeared at Basildon Magistrates Court on Monday for his first hearing.The court heard allegations that he made or took indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
He is also accused of possessing a prohibited image of a child and extreme pornographic material.
The offences allegedly include images depicting acts of intercourse or oral sex with animals, which are considered particularly grave under UK law.
Joseph did not enter any pleas during the hearing, and the case was scheduled for a further case management review.
The accused was granted unconditional bail ahead of his next appearance.
Prosecutors outlined the charges under the relevant legislation relating to indecent images and extreme pornography.
The court was told the case involves complex digital evidence gathering.
The case will return to court for a directions hearing, where further details are expected to be discussed.
No further details about victims or private addresses were disclosed in court.
