A MAN has been banned from using the Internet as part of bail conditions.

David Plank, 45, of Ashdown Close, Thornaby, Stockton, is facing 16 charges of making indecent photographs of children.

He denied the charges at Teesside Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was granted conditional bail.

He is also banned from having contact with children unless supervised by someone approved by social services. The case is expected to be committed to Teesside Crown Court on October 14.