Woman ‘trapped’ in relationship bled to death after sexual assault, court told

Tiffany Render was described as ‘extremely vulnerable’ by the prosecuting barrister in the trial. Photograph: Cumbria Police

A woman “trapped” inside an aggressive and controlling relationship bled to death after a violent sexual assault, a jury has heard.

Paul Irwin, 50, of Whitehaven, Cumbria, has denied the murder and sexual assault of Tiffany Render, 34, on 22 March.