A man is accused of allegedly possessing 824 indecent photographs of children.

David Small, 56, from North Hykeham, also faces nine charges of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child.

The case will be heard on Friday, March 9 at Lincoln Crown Court.

Small spoke only to confirm his name, age and address as the charges were read at a Lincoln Magistrates' Court hearing on Friday, January 27. He was released on bail.

It is alleged that between February 15, 2009 and March 30 2010, Small made nine indecent photographs of children.

And that on March 29, 2010 he had in his possession 824 indecent images of children, which were found on an HP computer.