MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER CHILD IMAGE ALLEGATION
David Thomas faced Dudley Magistrates Court on 17 April 2025, accused of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child.It was his first court appearance following the allegations.
The case relates to reference 20DY1324824.
Thomas did not enter a plea at this stage and was remanded in custody for a future hearing.
Magistrates ordered a provisional hearing date and agreed to keep the defendant remanded until then.
The court heard that the case involves serious allegations linked to indecent images.
Details of the evidence or potential consequences were not discussed in court.
Thomas, aged 35, was detained by police following inquiries into the case.
The court confirmed that the matter would be set for a further hearing soon.
This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat offences involving indecent images of children.
Further details will emerge once the case advances in court.