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Julia Roberts

Boy 'scared and anxious' as vile parents who abused him could ask to be freed from jail

The wicked couple locked up for abusing Pride of Britain winner Tony Hudgell so badly he needed both legs amputating are asking to be set free within weeks.

Jody Simpson, 24, and Anthony Smith, 47, who were jailed for 10 years for abuse and neglect of their son, were due for automatic release in August until Justice Secretary Dominic Raab stepped in.

Their parole hearings mean they could walk in January. Simpson may be out in 48 hours if she wins a High Court challenge against Mr Raab.

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