Man accused of possessing banned and indecent images of children will be tried next year

A trial date next year has been set for a Wigan man who denies being in possession of six prohibited images of children.
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Steven Hayes, 46, of Diane Road, Ashton, had previously stood before borough justices to plead not guilty to the single charge relating to an offence alleged to have taken place on March 3 2020 involving images of child abuse.

Making his first appearance before a Bolton Crown Court judge, his trial date was fixed for March 29 and he was released on unconditional bail.