A redcar pensioner has been sent for trial on child pornography and sex abuse charges.
Arnold Hartley, 71, of Church Street, faces 27 charges. Nine relate to alleged indecent assaults on girls between 13 and 16 and 18 involve child pornography. Mr Hartley was bailed to appear at Teesside Crown Court next month.
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