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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pat Hurst

‘It was only a slap’ man accused of driving woman to suicide, court hears

Kiena Dawes took her own life (Lancashire Police/PA) - (PA Media)

A man accused of driving a young mother to suicide said “it was only a slap” after her “big brother” challenged him over alleged domestic violence, a court heard.

Ryan Wellings, 30, is accused of subjecting Kiena Dawes, 23, to repeated abuse and violence during their two-and-a-half year relationship, a jury at Preston Crown Court has been told.

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