A wicked mother who abused her son so horribly that both his legs had to be amputated is back in jail after “having an affair with a sex offender.”
Tony Hudgell, now nine years old, suffered multiple injuries, organ failure and sepsis at the hands of his mother, Jody Simpson and partner Anthony Smith, when he was just six weeks old.
The couple were jailed for ten years in 2018, but Simpson was freed last February.
However, Simpson is now back in prison after violating the strict conditions of his license by having “a relationship with a convicted sex offender.” Sun has reported.
Tony’s adoptive mother Paula, from West Malling, Kent, was notified of the update last week.
Tony Hudgell was so horribly abused as a baby that both of his legs had to be amputated.
Tony Hudgell, now nine years old, suffered multiple injuries, organ failure and sepsis at the hands of his mother, Jody Simpson and partner Anthony Smith, when he was just six weeks old.
Tony’s adoptive mother Paula, from West Malling, Kent, was notified of the update last week.
Tony (pictured) shows off an invitation he received to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace.
She said: “The fact that she has been having a relationship with a convicted sex offender is shocking.”
“This shows that he remains a risk to society and that he should be behind bars.”
A spokesperson for HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) said: “We do not hesitate to take offenders back into custody if they break the rules.” MailOnline has contacted HMPPS for further comment.
Tony, who has had prosthetics on his lower legs since he was a toddler, has met the Princess of Wales several times.
In March, he underwent life-changing surgery in Sheffield that will allow him to be much more mobile throughout his teenage and adult years.
Paula addressed X to thank the staff who cared for Tony throughout the procedure. She wrote: ‘We are home.
“We would like to thank everyone for their incredible support and well wishes and our biggest thanks to Mr Fernandez and his wonderful team at Sheffield Children’s Hospital who looked after us so well. We returned to Sheffield on Wednesday for our first appointment.
Tony, who won the Pride of Britain award, previously raised £2million for charities by walking long distances on his crutches.
She initially set out to raise £500 for Evelina London Children’s Hospital, who saved her life by walking 10km in 30 days in 2020, after being inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised more than £33 million by walking in his backyard .
After completing his big walk, Tony met the Prince and Princess of Wales, who “spent a lot of time” chatting to the youngster when the couple attended the Together At Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey last year.
She also met Prince Harry along with a host of celebrities. In 2022, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson highlighted him as an inspiration.
Last December, Tony and his mother Paula met the Princess of Wales for the second time at the Westminster Hospital Day Centre.
The Princess of Wales with Tony Hudgell (left) during a visit to officially open the Evelina London Children’s Day Surgery Unit at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London
Princess Charlotte of Wales, Prince Louis of Wales and Prince George of Wales send Christmas letters before the ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service at Westminster Abbey
Prince George appeared to send a Christmas letter to a ‘Tony’ before entering Westminster Abbey
Despite the attention, Paula said of Tony, “He takes it all in stride, so to speak.” He is just amazing.
He is a very sociable person. She can capture a room full of people and will talk to all of them.’
In December, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis sent letters to Tony at his mother’s annual Christmas service.
Tony has also inspired a change in English law known as ‘Tony’s Law’, enacted in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022.
Tony’s Law called for increasing prison sentences for those convicted of child cruelty and neglect.
