SIMON BURGESS FROM NETHER WALLOP INVOLVED IN SHOCKING INDECENT IMAGE CASE IN HAMPSHIRE

In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, Simon Burgess, a resident of Nether Wallop, was found guilty of creating sexually explicit images involving himself and his dog. The incident came to light during proceedings at Southampton Crown Court in July 2017, revealing a troubling breach of moral and legal boundaries.

Simon Burgess, a 55-year-old man employed in the finance sector in London, earns approximately £80,000 annually. Despite his professional success, his personal conduct has now come under scrutiny after he admitted to producing an indecent image that involved his pet dog while he was at his family home. The court was informed that Burgess was viewing extreme adult pornography at the time, which appeared to have influenced his actions.

This case is particularly unusual due to the nature of the offense, as Burgess pleaded guilty to the charge of making an indecent image involving an animal. The court heard that the incident took place in his residence in Heathman Street, Nether Wallop, a quiet village near Stockbridge. Burgess has been married for 20 years, and his personal life was described as complex, with the court noting that he suffers from depression.

A probation report prepared for the court provided insight into Burgess’s motivations and mental state. It described his actions as “thrill-seeking, risk-taking and opportunistic,” suggesting that he may have been driven by a desire for excitement rather than sexual gratification. However, the report also acknowledged that Burgess himself claimed he did not derive sexual pleasure from his offending, though the court was not convinced by this assertion.

During sentencing, Judge Adam Feest QC addressed Burgess directly, stating, “You were previously a man of good character, something you are no longer allowed to claim.” The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offense, despite the fact that Burgess was given a community order rather than a custodial sentence. The court sentenced him to a 12-month community order, underscoring that such measures do not diminish the gravity of the crime committed.

This case has raised concerns about the potential for hidden deviance within seemingly ordinary individuals and highlights the importance of vigilance and legal accountability in addressing such disturbing offenses.