MAN ACCUSED OF CHILD IMAGE AND EXTREME PORN CHARGES IN COURT
Thomas Leicester appeared at Crawley Magistrates Court on 9 July 2025 for his first hearing.He faces serious allegations involving indecent photographs of a child and possession of extreme pornography.
The charges include making indecent images of a child, possessing extreme images likely to cause serious injury to private parts, and images depicting sex acts with animals, which could be dead or alive.
Leicester was not required to enter a plea at this stage.
The case, listed under reference 47NC1643424, has been adjourned for further investigation.
The court emphasised the seriousness of the allegations but did not make any rulings on bail or remand at this initial hearing.
Leicester is due to appear again for a further hearing where legal proceedings will continue.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat the possession and distribution of harmful and illegal images.
No details of any victims or private addresses are available to protect identities.
The court process is set to determine Leicester’s future legal course as the investigation develops.
