A Parkes Shire man has appeared before court facing seven charges relating to the possession and dissemination of child abuse and bestiality material.

Central West Police District commenced an investigation into a 54-year-old man in March after receiving information he had been in possession of child abuse material on telecommunication devices.

Detectives executed a search warrant at a property on Newpark Lane in Tullamore, north of the town centre, about 10.30am last Thursday, 26 March, where they arrested the man.

During the search, officers seized mobile phones and a laptop.

Police allege an extensive amount of child abuse and bestiality material was located on the devices.

The man was taken to Parkes Police Station, where he was charged with:

· Possess child abuse material (three counts),

· Disseminate child abuse material (two counts),

· Person possesses bestiality material, and

· Use carriage etc to access child abuse material.

He appeared before Bail Division Court 4 last Friday where he was formally refused bail to face Parkes Local Court on Thursday, 21 May.

Investigations continue, with further charges anticipated.