EXCLUSIVE
A cop charged with allegedly possessing child abuse material has been spotted visiting his lawyer with his mother ahead of his first court appearance.
Constable Joshua John Potter, 25, was arrested at Campbelltown Police Station last Tuesday following a months-long investigation.
He has been charged with possess/control child abuse material-use carriage service and suspended with pay, with NSW Police currently reviewing his employment status.
Dressed in a grey T-shirt and chinos and sporting a scruffy beard, Potter and his mother were seen attending Marsden Law Group, in Campbelltown, on Monday, clutching a blue folder filled with papers.
When approached by Daily Mail Australia about the allegation, Potter said: I have nothing to say.
Asked if he could provide any indication at this stage as to how he intends to plead, Potter simply shook his head.
Joshua Potter, 25, (pictured) has been suspended from his role as a NSW Police after being charged last week
Joshua Potter was spotted with his mother heading to a law firm in Campbelltown on Monday
Potter, who is from the Campbelltown area, worked as a constable for the South West Metropolitan Region after graduating from St Gregorys College in 2016.
Officers from the Professional Standards Command launched an investigation in June after receiving reports a cop was allegedly in the possession of child abuse material.
After his arrest, Potter was granted bail which had several strict conditions, including to live in Glen Alpine, only possess one mobile phone, and not access any form of social media.
He is also banned from actively seeking or remaining in the company of anyone under the age of 18, and attempting to communicating or communicating with any person under the age of 18 except if engaging in essential transactions or services, such as retail.
The young constable, sporting a scruffy beard, brushed his long hair out of his face as he made his way to his appointment
In NSW, the maximum penalty for possession of child abuse material is 10 years imprisonment.
He is due to appear in Campbelltown Local Court on October 10.