MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER CHILD AND ANIMAL PORN CHARGES
2025-12-14 11:43: William Cottam appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on 21 November 2025 for his first hearing.He is charged with making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, possessing a prohibited image of a child, and possessing extreme pornographic images depicting sexual acts with animals.
The case has been assigned reference number 36CJ2166723.
The court heard allegations involving indecent images related to children and bestiality.
Such charges are taken very seriously under UK law.
Cottam did not enter a plea during this initial appearance.
The magistrates have adjourned the case for a later hearing.
He is remanded in custody until then.
These charges highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat illegal content and protect vulnerable groups.
The case now proceeds through the legal process, with further court dates to follow.
--------------------------- 2025-11-29 20:40: William Cottam faced Norwich Magistrates Court on November 21, 2025, accused of serious offences involving indecent images.
The 35-year-old appeared for his first hearing and did not enter any pleas.
The charges include making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, possessing a prohibited image of a child, and possessing extreme pornographic material.
Allegations also involve images depicting acts with animals, including oral sex and intercourse.
The case was listed under reference 36CJ2166723.
Magistrates ordered the case to proceed, and Cottam was released on conditional bail ahead of further hearings.
The court upheld the seriousness of the allegations, which relate to the possession and creation of highly illegal material.
No further details about the case were disclosed in court.
A trial date has yet to be set, and Cottam remains out on bail pending further proceedings.
