The RCMP in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis County have laid child pornography charges against a Middleton man.

Police executed a search warrant at a Middleton home on June 20 after receiving a tip. Officers seized a cellphone and two computers during their search.

Following further investigation, 40-year-old Darryl Knott has been charged with possession of child pornography and accessing child pornography.

Knott was released on conditions and is due back in court on Oct. 6.