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Further court appearance for man charged in connection with Internet abuse enquiry

Wednesday 3 June 2009

RELEASED TO MEDIA WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2009 AT 9:00

Remand Hearing : David Roy Forno

The above named person is due to appear in the Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday 3rd June 2009 at 10.00 am

Mr Forno faces five charges of inciting the making an indecent image of a child. He was arrested on 17th April and has been remanded in custody since that time.

The Police are continuing their investigation into alleged internet offences committed by Mr Forno and a further remand of the case is expected.

The investigation team have received reports from more than 70 local school children that they have received inappropriate internet contact during 2008 and the early part of 2009. The Police are continuing their enquiries to establish the identity of the sender of these messages. The investigation is likely to continue for some time. The Police cannot comment further on this specific enquiry.

Anyone with information about this enquiry is asked to contact the investigation team on the dedicated telephone number of 612910 or at Police Headquarters on 612612.

Alternatively people can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

All users of social network sites are reminded of the importance of knowing who they are communicating with. Parents of children using the internet should be vigilant as to what sites their children are logging on to and who they are communicating with.

Detective Inspector Mark Houzé, who is leading the investigation said

“Sitting down and reviewing chat log entries with your children is a good way of gaining an understanding of how these sites work and who is using them. The internet is hugely popular with youngsters and brings great opportunities. However, there are also dangers linked to the internet and parents should be aware of what communications are taking place and who their children are chatting to.”

Mark Houzé
Detective Inspector

Notes to Editors:
Reporting restrictions apply to this case. No information can be published that may lead to the identity of children involved, or schools they may attend. Previous guidance has been issued about this case by the Attorney General.