Gabrielle Dale, 26, was subjected to seven years of coercive control and physical abuse at the hands of her violent boyfriend Sean Owen, 29. She was beaten and strangled - fearing for her life. In 2019, terrified he'd kill her during an attack, she recorded him strangling her and threatening to kill her with a knife. The final straw came when he sexually assaulted her in bed in May 2020. She reported him to police and he was arrested and found guilty in April 2023 of coercive controlling behaviour and sexual assault. He was jailed for five years at Cardiff Crown Court. Gabrielle is now waiving her right to anonymity to raise awareness of domestic and sexual assault.
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WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
CONTRACT CANCELLED - DO NOT SYNDICATE!! .
A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life .
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