MAN CHARGED WITH MAKING INDECENT CHILD IMAGES IN COURT APPEARANCE
Michael Farrell appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court today for a plea hearing.He is facing charges of making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, listed under reference 20BE2017024.
Farrell did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody ahead of a future hearing.
The court proceedings focused on procedural matters, with the defendant appearing via videolink from custody.
No further details about the case were disclosed during the brief hearing.
The case has been listed for a further preliminary hearing, and Farrell remains in police custody.
Magistrates need to determine how the case will proceed and whether it will head to a crown court trial.
Legal reps for Farrell were present at the hearing, but no bail application was made.
The court continues to monitor the case as police and prosecutors build their evidence.
Details about the investigation were not disclosed in court, and the defendant's next court date will be confirmed in due course.
