Man denies possessing images of child abuse and extreme animal abuse

Graham Brookes (51), of St Nicholas Road, Rawmarsh, went on trial yesterday (Monday) at Sheffield Crown Court charged with six counts of making indecent images of children, one count of distributing indecent images of children and one count of possessing extreme pornography involving an animal.

Brookes denies all the charges and claims someone hacked into his computer and accessed the indecent images.

Ms Nicola Quinney, prosecuting, said computer equipment at his home contained 38 category A images (the most extreme level) including 11 films, 28 category B images, 158 category C images and extreme pornography involving an animal.

Officers also found “messages on his Facebook profile of a concerning nature”, the court heard.

The trial continues.