BRIAN HUDSON AND SHOCKING ANIMAL PORNOGRAPHY IN SOUTHAMPTON
A man registered as a sex offender, Brian Hudson, was found in possession of a disturbing collection of extreme animal pornography, which included videos involving pigs, dogs, and eels.The court heard that police discovered a total of 16 films within Hudson’s residence in Southampton that depicted animals engaged in sexual acts.
Hudson’s residence on Orpen Road served as the site where these unsettling materials were stored.
The investigation revealed that among the numerous DVDs kept inside his bedroom, 16 of them contained explicit material involving animals.
The police found not only these videos but also thousands of other DVDs, which appeared to be stored haphazardly in what was described as a makeshift storage room.
When questioned about the recovered material, Hudson stated that the DVDs belonged to a relative who had passed away.
However, this explanation did little to mitigate the seriousness of the discovery.
Prosecutor Neil King emphasized to Southampton Crown Court that the videos “must have been retained for some time,” suggesting a long-standing collection.
He also pointed out that Hudson showed no apparent remorse for his actions.
The police action took place on April 3, 2020, when they seized the videos.
Following the discovery, 75-year-old Hudson was arrested and formally charged with possession of extreme pornographic images.
Initially, Hudson pleaded not guilty to the charges, but on the day scheduled for the trial, he chose to change his plea.
During the court proceedings, Neil King highlighted Hudson’s criminal history, which included previous convictions for serious sexual offences and the distribution of pornography.
Such background indicated a pattern of behavior that raised significant concern.
Defense lawyer Ed Wylde argued that Hudson had not been convicted for nearly 28 years and stressed that there was no evidence to suggest the material had been distributed.
Wylde also explained that Hudson, suffering from memory loss and described as vulnerable, had not fully appreciated the gravity of his actions.
Furthermore, he pointed out that Hudson is the sole driver in his family, which adds to his vulnerable profile.
The judge presiding over the case, Recorder Don Tait, addressed Hudson directly, reminding him of his status as a registered sex offender due to previous convictions.
Specifically, the judge noted that Hudson’s last conviction in 1994, which resulted in imprisonment, was for possessing extreme articles.
The court noted that Hudson exhibits a “deviant sexual interest” that he must now work to control.
Despite the severity of the allegations, the judge opted to impose a suspended sentence because of Hudson’s age and poor health.
Hudson was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for two years.
In addition, he is required to complete 40 days of rehabilitation activities and observe a curfew for three months, prohibiting him from leaving his home between 8 pm and 8 am.
The court also ordered the forfeiture and destruction of all the seized DVDs and related items, emphasizing the importance of removing such material from circulation to protect the public.
