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What Happened to Tony Hudgell? The Story of Abuse, Survival and Why His Parents' Release Shocks Britain

Discover what happened to Tony Hudgell, the young child abused his parents, how he survived, and why the release of his parents has shocked Britain and reignited public outrage.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10, 2025

Mum who adopted amputee Tony Hudgell to get OBE on same day boy's abuser seeks parole

Tony’s father Anthony Smith and birth mum Jody Simpson were jailed for 10 years for abusing him so badly he needed both legs amputating and now Smith seeks prison release

Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023

Tony’s Law update will empower judges to hand out toughest jail terms to abusers

The update will come into effect from April 1 and follows sentencing changes under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courrts Act 2022.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

'Superhero' amputee Tony Hudgell dumbfounds Prince Harry with adorable question

The 'superhero' amputee had Prince Harry momentarily dumbfounded on a video call when he asked him: 'What's your favourite crisp?' After thinking about it, Harry said it was salt and vinegar

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Tony Hudgell's mum backs striking lawyer who nailed boy's abusers - but gets £8 an hour

Paula Hudgell has written a letter to Justice Secretary Dominic Raab urging him to help end the dispute in support of Heather Stangoe, who is among lawyers fighting for better pay and legal aid funding

Daily Mirror · Sep 3, 2022

Dominic Raab moves to block release of dangerous offender who tortured baby son

Antony Smith was jailed for 10 years for beating his son so badly his legs had to be amputated

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

Tony Hudgell’s adoptive mother welcomes halting of boy’s father’s release from jail

Tony was so badly abused at the hands of his mother Jody Simpson and father Anthony Smith that he needed to have both legs amputated.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

Who wants a lockdown one-liner? How comics are covering Covid at Edinburgh fringe

The festival is in full swing with audiences crammed into comedy clubs. But is our global pandemic the elephant in the room?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022

Moment mum told monsters who abused lad who lost both legs will STAY locked up

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab phoned Paula Hudgell, campaigner and mum to Tony, with the news he had blocked the planned release due to a law change

Daily Mirror · Aug 13, 2022

Tony’s Law: What is it, and how did it come into effect?

The maximum sentence for child abusers was increased from 14 years to life imprisonment following a four year campaign by a Kent family.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022