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A man who launched a series of brutal attacks on his girlfriend has been jailed for six years. Jamie Brock's reign of terror was so horrifying that the woman screamed in desperation: "If you're going to kill me, just do it quickly, I've had enough."

A thug launched terrifying attacks on his girlfriend - pouring cola over her, strangling her and biting her ear. Cowardly Jamie Brock assaulted the woman having accusing her of cheating after a man 'touched her shoulder'.

A greedy care home boss stole thousands from vulnerable care home residents while staff kindly used their own low wages to provide for toiletries and haircuts, a court heard. Joanne Whalen, 51, took nearly £24,000 from residents, some of whom were suffering with dementia, Alzheimers, and Parkinsons in an effort to pay off her own large debts.

A gym boss who lost his job in lockdown descended into crime and took on a 'leading role' in organised drugs gang. Nabeel Issawi worked as a gym manager, but the coronavirus restrictions meant that they were shut for months at the height of the pandemic.

To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.She forgave him but the violence continued and she became 'so ground down' that she put up with it, including Greenwood controlling what she wore and refusing to let her return to work, the court heard.Judge Manley said: "You made her life hell. It is one of the worst examples of controlling and coercive behaviour I have come across." Paul Hodgkinson, mitigating, said Greenwood had shown genuine remorse and recognised that he needed to change, having helped a female prison officer who had been attacked while he was on remand.Greenwood, of Lancaster Street, Oldham, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent; controlling or coercive behaviour; two counts of assault; and making threats to kill.

A man broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house and slashed at her with a knife.