MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER CHILD INDECENCY CHARGES
Tony Downend, 52, appeared at Stockport Magistrates Court today for his first hearing.He faces serious allegations linked to the making of indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
The case is under reference 30DI0904322.
Downend sat quietly in the dock during the brief hearing, where the court was told there is a case to answer.
No plea was entered at this stage.
The magistrates scheduled a further hearing to consider case management and possible plea details.
Downend was remanded on unconditional bail until then.
The court warned against any breach of bail conditions, emphasising the seriousness of the charges.
The next hearing will be set after legal and police consultations.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to clamp down on offences involving indecent images of children.
Downend will next appear before court in due course, with full proceedings to follow.
