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Peterborough man, 29, charged with possession of child pornography

A Peterborough man faces child pornography charges following an investigation by police. The Canadian Press

An investigation has led to child pornography charges for a Peterborough man.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, as part of its investigation, on Thursday, members of its criminal investigations unit executed a search warrant at an Applewood Crescent residence where various electronics were located and seized.

As a result of an investigation, Andrew Ian Tyrer, 29, of Peterborough was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and making available child pornography.

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He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court later Thursday.

The Peterborough Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet. This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

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