A mother who abused her son so severely he lost his legs has been attacked in her prison cell.
Jody Simpson was sentenced to 10 years in 2018 after she and Anthony Smith tortured six-week-old Tony Hudgell.
Now 10 years old, Tony raised £1.8 million for charity during the Covid pandemic by walking 10km on his prosthetic legs.
His abusive birth mother, now 31, was released in February 2024 but was recalled to prison in June of the same year after being involved in a relationship with a convicted sex offender.
An application was made for her next parole board hearing to be held in public, instead of privately, as reported by The Sun.
A Parole Board judgment noted: “Ms. Simpson’s behavior in custody appears to have been good. Prior to her release, she was physically assaulted in her room. She is aware that there are prisoners who may act on their threats, and she takes all necessary steps to ensure her safety.”
Jody Simpson (pictured) was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018 after she and her partner, Anthony Smith, tortured her six-week-old baby.
Tony Hudgell (pictured), now 10 years old, raised £1.8 million for charity during the pandemic by walking 10km on his prosthetic legs, inspired by Captain Tom.
Tony was rushed to the hospital with life-changing injuries in 2014, at just 41 days old, after suffering abuse at the hands of his parents.
The couple was convicted of child cruelty in 2018 and are both serving 10-year prison sentences.
In 2017, Tony had both legs amputated due to the severe injuries he suffered as an infant.
In December, it was reported that Tony had finally been able to walk unaided without his prosthetic legs.
His legs are now of equal length, which has made walking easier for him.
Tony has previously been praised as a hero by Prince William and his wife Kate for his remarkable fundraising efforts to support vulnerable children.
His abusive birth mother was released in February, but was recalled to prison in June 2024 after becoming involved in a relationship with a convicted sex offender.
Tony, pictured with Princess Kate in December 2023, has formed a friendship with the royal family after overcoming a challenging upbringing.
In 2020, inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised over £33 million walking in his backyard, Tony set out to raise £500 for the hospital that saved his life by walking 10km over 30 days.
In 2021, a foundation created in his name to support children affected by physical, emotional, or psychological abuse provided over 700 Christmas presents to children in need. This tradition continued last Christmas as well.
Tony’s incredible fundraising achievements come despite a very difficult start to life, which included undergoing 23 operations and eight blood transfusions.
