Thread by @bbcsimonwarr

Back in court at the #CarlBeech trial.

HH Judge Goss resumes: ‘In Feb 2015 - efforts to trace ‘Scott’ had been unsuccessful.

Beech was told no arrests were imminent.

Beech was told that corroboration was vital. He repeated the name 'Martin Allen'.’

‘Allen had been murdered, according to Beech.

In March 2015 police raid five addresses. Beech emails police about Proctor, whom Beech describes as 'pure evil'.

The judge reads 'Fred's' email sent to the police that he, Fred, is being kept up to date about the investigation by ‘Nick’.

‘Beech tells police that Fred is thinking about whether or not to come forward.’

In May, police receive email from Fred.’

‘"Carl has been keeping me informed. I have reservations about talking directly to the police. I recall a person called John".

Police ask for a personal meeting.

Police tell Beech they are also trying to find Aubrey.

‘Why?’ asks Beech. 'He's a witness,' answer the police.’

‘Beech then tells police that he uses Aubrey's name when he refers to J. (John).

In August,Beech tells police he's met up with Fred/J and he's devastated about what's happened to him. J has received a threat, says Beech. He asks police to be patient with him.’

‘Police tell Beech J must meet with them as soon as possible.

In October 2015: Beech will not give police J's contact details.’

The judge is now going over a resume of Beech's various allegations against members of the paedophile group.

‘In January 2016 Beech tells police he can't continue with the case after being told that there would be no proceedings against Lord Bramall.

At this point Beech complains about press harassment.

Operation Midland had cost two million pounds.’

HH Judge Goss directs the jury to read the list of all of Beech's internet searches.

He instructs the jury to compare these to what Beech has claimed, that he drew images of places he'd been taken to from memory.

Next the judge takes the jury through the defendant's financial situation during the period 2010-2016.

‘Beech spent beyond his means. He was overdrawn for much of that time.

In 2013 Beech completed a CICA [Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority] claim.’

‘Beech didn't include all the physical injuries he had suffered because he couldn't bear to look at his body. He was awarded £22,000 in April 2015, which the prosecution assert was a fraudulent claim.

Beech then buys a Mustang car.

Soon his bank balance was just over £200.’

‘Beech claims all that was important to him was paying his counsellor.

In November 2016 Beech's home is searched. Items are seized. These included a laptop. Indecent images of children were found.

More devices were then confiscated, more indecent images of children found.’

‘These images included moving and still photos. A child urinating had been filmed. Images of all categories, including A category, which is the most serious.

A calculator app was hiding indecent images.’

The judge directs the jury: ‘Just because he has an ostensible sexual interest in the abuse of boys, this does not mean he is guilty as charged of perverting the course of justice, for which he is on trial.’

‘The prosecution claim his behaviour on these matters is a further indication of his devious nature. The defence say otherwise. They say Beech has stated he is ashamed of this behaviour. The jury has to decide with which side they agree...’

‘... They may deem these offences are irrelevant. What the jury must not do is allow themselves to be influenced by their abhorrence at this mode of behaviour.’

[Court rises for lunch. More live tweets this afternoon.]