A MAN is due to appear via video link charged with making hundreds of indecent images of children.

Nathan Parker, whose address was listed as HMP Preston, allegedly made 613 Category C pictures of children, 39 Category B and 79 Category A images.

Mr Parker, 26, is also accused of possessing an extreme pornographic image,

The alleged offences happened in Dalton between February 5 and July 12 2019.

He will appear at South Cumbria Magistrates Court tomorrow.