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

Christopher While, 29, appeared at Furness Magistrates' Court charged with three counts of making indecent or pseudo photographs of children, and one count of possessing indecent or pseudo photographs of children.

While, of Low White Close, Barrow, is accused of having eight category A images, 11 category B images and three category C images. The charges relate to October and November of last year.

No pleas were entered during the hearing on Thursday and the magistrates committed the case to crown court.

While was granted unconditional bail. The case is set to be heard on July 21 at Preston Crown Court.