MAN FACES COURT OVER ALLEGED CHILD IMAGE OFFENCES
Stuart Fildes appeared at Wigan & Leigh Magistrates Court on September 17, 2025, for his first hearing.The court was told he faces charges linked to making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child.
The case was listed under reference 06LL0045122.
Fildes did not enter a plea during the hearing.
The court ordered that the case be sent to a higher court for trial.
He was bailed to appear at a later date, with conditions set by the magistrates.
Details about the case are under strict reporting restrictions, and no further information about the allegations has been provided.
Fildes remains on conditional bail until the case progresses, and the next hearing is scheduled for a future date at a Crown Court.
The court proceedings are expected to continue, with both prosecution and defence preparing for the next stage.
