Kiena Dawes: The complex question at case's heart
Chief Crown Prosecutor Kate Brown, who leads on domestic abuse for the CPS, said the verdict of not guilty in respect to the manslaughter charge would not deter the service from considering similar charges in the future. "There is nothing that we have seen that will prevent us bringing other cases," she said.
Abusive boyfriend sentenced to six years after death of Kiena Dawes
Judge Robert Altham says "given the gravity of the Ryan Wellings' offending there's no prospect of a sentence other than immediate custody."
'Monster' who abused partner Kiena Dawes before she took her own life jailed for six years
Ryan Wellings has been jailed for six and a half years for coercive and controlling behaviour towards a young mother who took her own life. | ITV News Granada
Why Ryan Wellings wasn't jailed for longer after Kiena Dawes' death
Ryan Wellings has been imprisoned for six and a half years for the abuse and assault of his partner, Kiena Dawes, who took her own life. Wellings, 30, was found guilty of controlling and coercive behaviour and actual bodily harm (ABH) after a trial at Preston Crown Court lasting six weeks, though he was acquitted of manslaughter by the jury.
Abusive boyfriend whose partner Kiena Dawes blamed him for her death in suicide note jailed
Ryan Wellings, 30, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for controlling and coercive behaviour and assault - but was previously cleared of her manslaughter.
Abusive boyfriend 'set scene of Kiena Dawes' death', prosecutor says
The young mother's relationship with Ryan Wellings, 30, turned from "a fairytale to a nightmare", the judge says, before she took her own life in 2022.
Why Ryan Wellings was not jailed for longer after Kiena Dawes' death
The 30-year-old was jailed for assaulting and coercively controlling Kiena Dawes, who went on to take her own life
Ryan Wellings faces targeted attacks and isolation behind bars after abusing Kiena Dawes
Monster' abuser Ryan Wellings is facing a tough time in prison after being convicted of tormenting his fiancée Kiena Dawes, with a legal expert warning that he will likely be subjected to targeted attacks and isolation from fellow inmates.
Ryan Wellings' new girlfriend shared shameful Facebook post after Kiena Dawes' suicide
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'Where's mummy?' - Kiena Dawes' mum reveals heartbreaking question she cannot answer to granddaughter
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Ryan Wellings' new girlfriend is 'in denial about what he did to tragic Kiena Dawes'
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'Monster' abuser's new lover wished Kiena Dawes a 'happy heavenly birthday' after her death
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Lancashire Police admit 'lessons will undoubtedly be learned' from Kiena Dawes death
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New girlfriend of Kiena Dawes' vile abuser is 'besotted' with the thug and knew his victim
Emma Croft, who supported Ryan Wellings during his trial after his assault and years of domestic abuse of Kiena Dawes, lost ...