In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Michelle Hodson, of Slade Street, Preston, PR1, Lancashire, appeared in court for the assault of a nurse. Hodson, who has recently changed her name by deed poll to Katie Burgess, was previously jailed for seven years in 2014 for a violent attack on a toddler that resulted in a broken collarbone and bleeding on the brain.
The investigation established that during the 2014 case, Hodson misled police by claiming a “momentary loss of temper.” Paramedics discovered her using her mobile phone while the child lay on the floor with serious head injuries. The victim required emergency neurological surgery at the children’s hospital in Pendlebury, Greater Manchester, where she spent 11 days in life-saving treatment. Hodson was released from her seven-year sentence approximately two years ago.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Hodson is now living in Chorley, Lancashire, under her new identity. The judge noted her recent court appearance involving the assault of a healthcare professional, though sentencing for this new offence is still pending. The prosecution stated that the defendant maintains social connections with other high-profile offenders, including Stephanie Knight, who was jailed in 2011 for a conspiracy to rape involving teenage girls in Accrington, Lancashire.
The judge noted that Hodson’s history involves extreme violence against vulnerable victims. For her previous actions in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas, the court determined that her conduct required significant custodial intervention. The prosecution noted that her current lifestyle in Chorley involves participation in local social groups, and she remains active on social media platforms.
Sentences and Statutory Requirements
For her crimes in England, Michelle Hodson (now Katie Burgess) has the following record:
- 2014 Sentence: Seven years in prison for grievous bodily harm against a toddler.
- 2026 Status: Convicted of assaulting a nurse; awaiting sentencing.
- Name Change: Legally changed name to Katie Burgess via deed poll.
- Associations: Linked to Stephanie Knight (sentenced to seven years in 2011 for conspiracy to rape in Accrington, Lancashire).
Monitoring and Public Protection
Hodson is managed by the Probation Service following her previous release. Due to the nature of the life-threatening injuries inflicted on a child, her management in Chorley, Lancashire, is subject to oversight by the Public Protection Unit.
Authorities in Lancashire state that name changes do not remove an individual’s criminal history from police databases. As she awaits sentencing for the assault on a nurse, her previous record of child abuse will be a factor considered by the court. Any further violent conduct or breach of current legal requirements in Preston, Lancashire, will result in immediate arrest and her return to court for further sentencing.
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