MAN APPEARS IN COURT OVER ALLEGED EXTREME ANIMAL PORN AND CHILD IMAGES
Steven Atkins faced Peterlee Magistrates Court on July 4, 2025, for his first hearing.The court heard allegations involving the possession of extreme pornographic images, including those depicting acts with animals, both dead and alive.
Atkins also faced charges related to making indecent images or pseudo-photographs of a child.
The case was listed under reference 17NH0278925.
The defendant did not enter a plea at this stage.
Magistrates ordered the case to be sent to a higher court for further proceedings.
Atkins was granted bail ahead of his next hearing.
The allegations are serious, covering both extreme pornography and child protection laws.
The court emphasized the importance of due process in handling such sensitive cases.
No further details about the defendant's background were disclosed during this initial appearance.
The case continues to be investigated, with a pre-trial date scheduled for later this year.
