Man in court over indecent images of children allegations

Thursday, 11 April 2024 at 07:08

A Douglas man who allegedly committed a sex act in front of a teenage girl while on a bus has been charged with five offences of possessing indecent images of children.

The man, who can't be identified under new laws protecting alleged sex offenders, appeared before Deputy High Rachael Braidwood at Douglas Courthouse.

The 30-year-old is charged with engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child on March 26, possessing indecent images of children between November 2022 and March this year, and three counts of theft.

He was remanded in custody to appear again on April 30.

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