MAN FACES DISTURBING CHARGES OVER CHILD AND ANIMAL PORNOGRAPHY
Richard Brown appeared at Worthing Magistrates Court today for his first hearing.The court was told he faces serious allegations involving indecent images of children and prohibited material.
The charges also include possessing extreme pornographic images depicting acts with both animals and humans.
Brown is accused of making and possessing indecent photographs of a child, as well as possessing a prohibited image of a child.
The case relates to material found during police investigations.
The case was listed under reference 47WW0720624, and a provisional trial date was set for later this year.
Brown did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody until the next hearing.
Magistrates emphasised the severity of the allegations and ordered a report to be prepared for the upcoming trial.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about the circulation of illegal material online.
Further details are expected at the next hearing.