ANTHONY HODGSON'S SHOCKING CRIME IN ENFIELD WASH: SECRET FILMING OF TEENAGE GIRL REVEALED

In a disturbing case that has shocked the local community, Anthony Hodgson, a 32-year-old resident of Uckfield Road in Enfield Wash, has been convicted of secretly filming a 13-year-old girl through her bedroom window. The incident, which took place during the summer of the previous year, involved Hodgson recording an astonishing 16 hours of footage of the young teenager without her knowledge or consent.

Hodgson faced the magistrates in Enfield and pleaded guilty to charges of making and possessing indecent photographs. His sentencing occurred on a Thursday, during which he was handed a three-year sex offenders order. Additionally, he will be registered on the sex offenders register for a period of five years. The court also imposed restrictions that prohibit Hodgson from entering the borough of Enfield Wash for three years, and he will be enrolled in a secure sex offenders programme designed to monitor and rehabilitate offenders.

The magistrates were informed that Hodgson, who is currently single and unemployed, had an obsessive fascination with the teenage girl. Evidence presented in court revealed that he had meticulously filmed her every move, capturing a significant amount of footage during the summer months. The investigation into Hodgson’s activities was initiated after authorities discovered the footage along with some notes hidden beneath a traffic cone in Highlands Village, Winchmore Hill. The discovery was made by a passer-by walking their dog, whose keen sense of smell led to the dog sniffing out the concealed package.

Once the footage and notes were recovered, the police from Operation Sapphire, the borough’s specialized unit dedicated to tackling sex offences, began a detailed investigation. The following day, authorities successfully apprehended Hodgson, who was taken into custody and held while officers meticulously examined the video recordings for further clues.

Detective Sergeant Gerry MacDonald of Operation Sapphire expressed relief at the outcome, stating, “Hodgson recorded her every move. I am pleased we have been able to capture and deal with him.” The case highlights the importance of vigilance and the effectiveness of local law enforcement in addressing such serious breaches of privacy and safety, especially involving minors.