A Sunderland man made his girlfriend's life a misery during a relationship that was marred by domestic abuse and controlling behaviour.
Lewis White left his ex-partner terrified by isolating her from her family, coercing her into requesting money from her family and friends and made threats to kill himself when she didn't comply. The 25-year-old also assaulted her and even made threats towards her family members when they intervened.
During one incident, White smashed up the woman's TV after punching her before making threats towards her brother and sister who had turned up to take her away from the abuse.
