Saskatoon teacher Rhett Lundgren to remain in custody until next court date

Rhett Lundgren, a Saskatoon high school teacher facing a number of charges, will remain behind bars after appearing in court on Wednesday.

Lundgren, 39, was arrested for a second time on Jan. 19.

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The new charges were laid when police discovered child pornography on devices seized in December.

He now faces a total of eight charges.

An alleged victim has also come forward to report an incident from 2009 in Red Deer, Alta., where Lundgren taught.

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He is also accused of wanting to commit a sexual offence against a child as young as eight-years-old.

Lundgren is scheduled for a bail hearing on Friday.