In a grave development, Gary Brown of Strawberry Avenue, Stockport, has been charged in connection with an investigation into the possession of indecent images of children. The charges laid against Brown are deeply disturbing, encompassing five counts of making indecent images of children, rape of a child under 13, attempted sexual assault by penetration of a child, and sexual assault of a child.

The accused, now remanded in custody, is set to face legal proceedings at Minshull Street Crown Court on November 6, 2023.