The Newcastle photographer accused of sexually assaulting women in his studio has been refused bail in court this morning.
Allan Todd Cameron, the 54-year-old runs photography company Primeval Edge. He says on the company's website he is interested in styles which "capture my interest" including casual fashion, bikini, and lingerie which looks to include nude photography.
Police commenced an investigation after a then 19-year-old woman allegedly told police she was sexually assaulted during a photo shoot at the Gateshead studio. Cameron is accused of assaulting two other women as well.
Police Prosecutor Adam Checkley opposed a conditional release this morning reasoning he posed an "unacceptable risk to the community" considering the number of victims, the time period and the nature of the allegations.
Police say they seized a laptop which contained more than 300,000 images - many of them were allegedly sexually explicit.
He attended Belmont Police Station yesterday where he charged with eight counts of assault with act of indecency, four counts of sexual intercourse without consent, two counts of procure person not prostitute for prostitution, and three counts of incite person 16 years or over to commit act of indecency.
He;s due to face court again via video link on December 13.
Investigations are continuing.
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BY IAN CROUCH
A Gateshead photographer accused of sexually assaulting models during photo shoots is due to face court today.
The 54-year-old is accused of assaulting three women at his Sydney Street studio in 2012 and June this year.
Detectives seized a computer containing more than 300,000 images - police say many were sexually explicit.
The man was arrested after attending Belmont Police Station yesterday and has been refused bail to face Newcastle Local Court today.
He's been charged with eight counts of assault with act of indecency, four counts of sexual intercourse without consent, two counts of procure person not prostitute for prostitution, and three counts of incite person 16 years or over to commit act of indecency.
