MAN CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD SEXUAL IMAGES IN LEEDS
Max Thackray appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on September 18, 2025, for his first hearing.He is charged with possessing indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, a serious offence under UK law.
The case was listed under reference 13WD0482824.
Thackray did not enter a plea during the brief hearing and was remanded in custody until a future court date.
Magistrates ordered the case to be sent for a future hearing at Crown Court, where a more detailed trial will take place.
Thackray’s appearance lasted only a few minutes, and no details about his plea or defence were provided during the proceedings.
The charge relates to alleged digital material found in Thackray’s possession, which police believed to be indecent images of children.
The court continues to handle the case sensitively, following legal protocols for such serious allegations.
Thackray remains in custody until his next court appearance, scheduled for a later date.
The case underscores ongoing efforts to combat the distribution and possession of harmful online material involving children.