Colin Armstrong, 20, accused of making 9,000 child porn images

A 20 year old man has appeared in court accused of making more than 9,000 indecent images of children.

Colin Armstrong, of Warleigh Avenue, Keyham, faces 25 charges of possessing, making and distributing both still and moving images of children between September 2006 and April 2008.

Some of the pictures are said to be in Level 5, the most serious category.

One charge reads that Armstrong made 9,235 still images and 236 movie images.

He is further accused of distributing 22 still images of children between 2007 and 2008.
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Armstrong appeared before Plymouth magistrates for the first time yesterday but the bench ruled that his case must ultimately be heard by a judge at crown court.

Smartly dressed in a shirt and dark trousers, he spoke only to confirm his personal details and enter 'no plea' to the charges.

Magistrates released him on unconditional bail until June 17 when he will again appear before them.

His case is due to be formally sent to the crown court on that day.