‘His ability to switch from a loving partner to a monster kept me in a permanent state of stress’

Domestic abuse has led to an increasing number of women taking their own lives. Photograph: Edward George/Alamy

Robert Rawson, 62, appeared at Liverpool crown court last month to plead guilty to charges of controlling and coercive behaviour and perverting the course of justice.

In a harrowing impact statement, his victim, “Michelle” told the court that during their seven-year relationship, Rawson had put a tracking app on her car and phone, sending her dozens of texts and messages daily.