MAN FACES CHILD IMAGE CHARGES IN CHESTER COURT HEARING
Benjamin Doherty appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on 19 August 2025 for his first hearing.He faces serious allegations linked to indecent images of children.
Doherty is accused of possessing indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child, making indecent images, and possessing a prohibited image of a child.
The charges are under reference 07WZ0811725.
The court hearing was short, with Doherty formally charged and remanded in custody.
No plea was entered at this stage.
The case continues as authorities investigate further, and a pre-trial date is expected to be set.
The allegations are considered very serious under UK law.
Doherty will return to court in due course as proceedings develop.
The case has attracted attention owing to the serious nature of the charges.
