MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD IMAGE OFFENCES APPEARS IN COURT
Martin Roberts attended Cheltenham Magistrates Court on 1 July 2025 for his first hearing.He faces serious allegations related to possession and creation of indecent images involving children.
The charges include possessing a prohibited image of a child, making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child, and possessing such images.
The court listed the case under reference 53AH0280424.
Roberts did not enter a plea during this initial hearing.
The court proceedings aim to establish the details and set a timetable for further case management.
Roberts was formally warned about legal proceedings and will return to court for a future hearing.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts by authorities to tackle offences involving illegal images of children.
Further details of the case will be released as the legal process continues.
The allegations are taken very seriously by law enforcement and the judiciary, underscoring the importance of safeguarding children from exploitation and abuse.
