Co Antrim man (33) accused of possessing indecent images of children also allegedly had a firearm
A 33-year-old man is charged with possessing indecent images of children and possession of a 'firearm'.
John Shields, with an address at Condiere Terrace in Connor village, appeared at Ballymena Magistrates Court on Thursday.
He faces 13 charges - nine of possessing indecent images; two of possessing 'extreme pornographic' images; one of making an indecent image of a child; one of distributing or showing an indecent image of a child. The charges relate to 2022.
He is also charged with possessing a 'Walther P22 semi automatic 9mm blank calibre pistol without holding a firearm certificate' on December 7, 2022.
He was given £500 bail and the case was adjourned to March 5 for arraignment at Antrim Crown Court.