A DOCTOR from Old Harlow is set to stand trial over a number of charges in relation to the possession of images of child abuse.

Dr Andrew FRANCIS-LANG, aged 49, of Harlowbury Mews, Old Road, Harlow has been charged with the following.

1. Between 30/03/2013 and 24/09/2016 at Harlow made indecent photographs of children, namely 219 category C indecent photographs of children.

2. On 24/09/2016 at Harlow had in your possession indecent photographs, namely 219 category C indecent photographs of children.

Francis-Lang pleads not guilty.

The next court appearance has been set for December 20th, 2017 at Chelmsford Crown Court.