A 44-year-old man from Northampton has appeared before Stafford Crown Court to face a string of serious charges, including child sex offences, stalking police officers on social media, and perverting the course of justice.
Simon Tilley, of Branksome Avenue, Kingsthorpe Hollow, Northampton, was formally charged with a total of nine offences:
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One count of attempting to cause a child aged 13 to 15 to watch or look at an image of sexual activity (alleged to have occurred on June 4, 2021).
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One count of attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child (between June 6, 2021 and July 1, 2021).
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One count of possessing extreme pornographic images depicting an act of intercourse or oral sex with a dead or alive animal (December 12, 2022).
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Three counts of stalking with intent to cause serious distress under Section 4A of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (alleged in 2024).
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Three counts of perverting the course of justice (between March and December 2024).
Tilley pleaded not guilty to all charges during his court appearance.
Bail and Restrictions
He was released on court bail ahead of a scheduled trial at Stafford Crown Court on 18 May 2026. Strict bail conditions have been imposed, including a prohibition on contacting any police officers involved in the investigation or posting any content online relating to his criminal proceedings.
Next Steps
The case is expected to draw significant attention due to the severity and nature of the allegations, particularly the charges relating to child exploitation and the alleged stalking of law enforcement personnel. The investigation is ongoing, and no further comment has been issued by Northamptonshire Police at this stage.
Members of the public with information related to the case are urged to contact police or report anonymously via Crimestoppers.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, support and advice are available via the NSPCC, Childline, and Victim Support.
