Case of a Craigavon man who allegedly sent an unwanted sexual image to another man has been referred to the Crown Court

A Craigavon man has appeared before Craigavon Magistrates Court charged with two counts of sending an unwanted sexual image.

Aaron McCartan, 30, whose address was given as Enniskeen, appeared before the court on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 for a preliminary enquiry.

The charges were put to the defendant, who has pleaded not guilty to sending an unwanted sexual image to another male on October 17, 2024.

The Public Prosecutor stated that they believed there was a prima facie case to answer and there was no contrary submission made by the defence.

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Craigavon man charged with sending an unwanted sexual image to another man. Pic credit: Tony Hendron
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The defendant made no comment in answer when the charges were put to him.

District Judge Michael Ranaghan said that he believed there was a prima facie case to answer and referred the case to Craigavon Crown Court on September 5, 2025.

Mr Ranaghan released the defendant on continuing bail until the case is heard before the Crown Court.

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