A County Tyrone man has appeared in court in relation to child sexual imagery and attempted communication, some of which date back almost 10 years.
Gary McCausland (40) from Duncan Park, Fintona is charged with possessing and making an indecent image of a child as well s a pointed image of a child on 18 July 2015.
In addition to this it is alleged on February 28 and March 16, 2022 McCausland is charged with intentionally attempting to communicate sexually with a female child for his own obtain sexual gratification.
A police officer aware of the facts of the case told Omagh Magistrates’ Court the charges could be connected.
No details surrounding the circumstances of the alleged offending were disclosed during the short hearing where McCausland, dressed in jeans and navy coat, spoke only to confirm his identity and that he understood the charges against him.
A prosecuting lawyer said the full investigation file is not due until February which District Judge Peter Magill remarked: “That’s a long way off.”
He decided to adjourn the matter until December 17 to monitor progress and ensure there is no slippage.
McCausland was remanded on continuing bail and has been excised from attending on the next date.
