Heartbroken mum tells court about horrific abuse daughter suffered at hands of 'evil' partner in the days before she died of drug overdose
19.08.2022 - 09:37
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A mum emotionally told a court about the horrific abuse her daughter suffered at the hands of her 'evil' partner in the days before she died of a drug overdose. Charissa Brown-Wellington, 36, was found unresponsive at a house she was living at in Gorse Bank, Bury, with Bobby Hardman earlier this year.
She died same day - February 2. A pathologist report revealed she died as a result of a drug overdose. The pathologist noted Ms Brown sustained a number of injuries - including bruising to her face, head, stomach, arms and legs.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard Hardman, from Bury, had been abusing Ms Brown and refused to let her leave the house in the 24 hours before she was found. Today (Thursday) Hardman, 33, was jailed for four years, with an extended licence period of two years, after pleading guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm; and false imprisonment.
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Prosecuting, Vanessa Thompson said Ms Brown was released from prison on licence in 2021 and initially moved in with her mum. Her family said she was healthy and had made the most of her time in custody.
After the probation service found her a property in Oldham, Ms Brown met Hardman on Facebook, the court heard. A relationship quickly developed and he moved in. This put her in breach of her licence conditions. Family members noted a change in Ms Brown's behaviour once Hardman moved in, the court heard.
"She saw less of her family and her daughter reported there being arguments between her mum and the defendant, with the defendant treating her mother’s flat as his own," Ms Thompson said.
Her family believed he was jealous and controlling of