A CHURCH Langley teenager has been charged with a number of offences in relation to downloading images of child abuse.

Stefan Budica, aged 18, of Hadley Grange, Church Langley, Harlow appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates court charged with the following.

On or before December 14th, 2024, at Harlow, made indecent photographs, namely 1 Category A image of a child.

On or before December 14th, 2024, at Harlow, made indecent photographs, namely one Category B image of a child.

On or before December 14th, 2024, at Harlow, made indecent photographs, namely one Category C image of a child.

Budica has been remanded on unconditional bail until his next scheduled court appearance on March 9th, 2026.