Locations
Harvey Close, East Cowes, Isle Of Wight, PO32
Description
A PAEDOPHILE known as Baby Harry for his tendency to wear nappies, has been jailed.
Harry Simmonds, of Harvey Close, East Cowes, appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court today (Tuesday).
At a previous hearing at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court, the 22-year-old admitted two counts of breaching a sexual risk order imposed in December, 2020.
Back in September, Charles Nightingale, prosecuting, told the court Simmonds breached the order by contacting a girl aged under 18 between February 24 and March 1, 2021.
He pleaded guilty to that offence in September, having already started communications with a second girl, who was 16.
The court heard at first, he asked for her boyfriend's contact details, but went on to send her pictures of himself in a nappy, with a sign saying he was a paedophile.
The girl reported it to the police, and after his police interview Simmonds immediately messaged her again under a pseudonym.
One Snapchat message said he was going to rape her.
The court heard Simmonds had previously moved from the Island to Dorset, without informing his offender manager.
His case was sent up to the Isle of Wight Crown Court, with Mr Nightingale stating he was a current and ongoing risk to young people.
Appearing at the Isle of Wight Crown Court today, Simmonds behaviour was described as utterly weird and disturbing by Judge Advocate Robert Hill.
Oscar Vincent, defending, said it was clear from pre-sentence reports that Simmonds was a young man who suffered significant trauma during his formative years.
He said he had been subjected to emotional, physical and sexual abuse, had a dysfunctional upbringing and disrupted education.
Mr Vincent said it came as no surprise Simmonds was unable to manage an indepedent adult lifestyle.
He said Simmonds' actions stemmed from traumatic experiences, and behaviour like wearing nappies afforded a degree of comfort and security for him.
Simmonds, who has a number of previous convictions, and is awaiting sentencing for separate matter of sending obscene messages to a Dorset Echo news reporter, was jailed for 18 months, to spend half out on licence. He has already spent some time in custody, awaiting sentence.
He was also ordered to pay a surcharge of £156, and a notification requirement was attached to his current sexual risk order, which runs until 2025.