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BBC News
04-08-2025
- BBC News
Kiena Dawes' abuser, his new girlfriend and mother arrested
A man who abused his vulnerable partner before she killed herself has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice - along with his new girlfriend and his mother. Ryan Wellings, 31, was jailed for six and a half years in January for assaulting and coercing Kiena Dawes, who died on a railway line in Lancashire in 2022. The mother-of-one left a note claiming he was a "monster" who had attacked her physically and emotionally for more than two years. The force said Wellings' mother Lisa Green, 52, and his current partner Emma Croft, 28, were also held on suspicion of committing an act with intent to pervert the course of public justice. During Wellings' trial, it was revealed that police were investigating if his mother and Ms Croft allegedly "coached" him on how to give evidence during his six-week trial at Preston Crown he was entitled to speak to family and friends, he was not legally allowed to discuss his case with them. Police confirmed the two women were arrested on 26 February and have since been "released under investigation while enquiries continue".Wellings was arrested on 10 the trial, lead prosecutor Paul Greaney KC said there had been reports of Wellings talking about the case with both women while he was on remand at HMP Preston. 'Monster' The trial heard Wellings - who was found not guilty of manslaughter - had "swept Miss Dawes off her feet" when they met in he was frequently violent, punching, strangling and dragging her to the assault charge referred to when, two weeks before Ms Dawes' death, Wellings slammed a door into her head at their flat in Fleetwood, knocking her unconscious and leaving her covered in attack happened in the presence of their screaming baby Dawes left a note on her mobile phone detailing more abusive incidents during their relationship, describing Wellings as a "bully".Her brother told the trial: "The world now knows what a monster he is." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
School board candidate forum slated
A forum for Joplin voters to hear from the four candidates for Joplin Board of Education will be held Monday at Joplin City Hall. The session will start at 6 p.m. in the City Council chambers. In addition, the forum will be broadcast live on KGCS-TV, Channel 21, and on the Missouri Southern State University Facebook page. It will be hosted by KGCS station manager Lisa Green. Candidates for the two seats to be filled are incumbent David Weaver, former board members Lori Musser and Derek Gander, and Thomas Ross. Each candidate who attends will be given time to introduce themselves and explain why they are running for a board position. Then each will answer six questions. If time permits, questions may be posed by spectators in council chambers, according to Green. Those who attend the forum must use the west entrance of Joplin City Hall, adjacent to the parking lot. Doors will be open from 5 to 7:15 p.m. Doors on Sixth Street and on Main Street will be locked. The council chamber is located on the fifth floor, which can be reached via the main floor elevator. KGCS-TV will repeat the broadcast at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1; at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 2; and at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3. The forum will also be posted to the KGCS Missouri Southern YouTube channel.
