A MAN has been refused bail after allegedly filming and possessing child abuse material in the Hunter.
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Police arrested the 37-year-old Lake Macquarie man at a Belmont property on Tuesday morning.
The arrest follows an investigation that began in June after a number of images were allegedly found on a computer.
Police searched a Belmont property on July 3 and seized hard drives, mobile phones and computers.
On Tuesday police took the man to Belmont police station and charged him with offences including two counts of possess child abuse material, film persons private parts and possess ammunition without permit.
He was refused bail to face Belmont Local Court on Tuesday.
The matter will return to court again on November 20.
Matt Carr
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.
