MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD IMAGE OFFENCES APPEARS IN COURT
Stuart Hawkins faced Chester Magistrates Court on September 3, 2025, for a case management hearing.The hearing was part of ongoing proceedings linked to allegations made against him.
Hawkins is accused of possessing a prohibited image of a child, making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child, and possessing an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child.
The case was listed under reference 06MM0016623.
The purpose of the hearing was to set future dates and ensure all legal matters are on track.
Hawkins did not enter any pleas during this brief appearance.
The court will review further evidence and schedule a trial date in due course.
Hawkins remains on bail pending the next steps in the case.
All parties involved are required to abide by legal restrictions around reporting the case, given the serious nature of the charges.
