Better understanding of link between domestic abuse and trauma 'paramount' after landmark trial in Lancashire

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Luke Beardsworth, The Lancashire Lead, and Jamie Lopez

Jan 19, 2025

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Hello and welcome to The Lancashire Lead.

This week we report, in-depth, on a case that has received national coverage - the death of Kiena Dawes.

Ryan Wellings was this week found guilty of domestically abusing 23-year-old Fleetwood mum Kiena Dawes following a six-week trial at Preston Crown Court.

But the trial was a landmark one in that CPS brought man…

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