A man has appeared in court accused of possessing indecent images of children.

Simon Hiley, 52, of Waller Street, Macclesfield, faces nine charges including: possession of 682 indecent photographs of children; three charges of making indecent photographs;

distributing indecent photographs; two charges of possessing extreme pornographic images; and two charges of attempting to cause of incite a girl to engage in sexual activity.

He appeared at Macclesfied magistrates’ court on December 29 where no plea was entered. He was bailed to appear at Chester Crown Court on May 4.