During 2022, the woman was in a relationship with Nuno Rodrigues and suffered constant assaults at his hands. The abuse included an incident when Rodrigues forcefully pinned her to the ground whilst placing his hands around her neck. This prevented her from breathing and caused visible bruising.
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In addition to attacks at home, the victim suffered injuries and abuse when on holiday abroad with Rodrigues. Whilst in Madeira, he assaulted her multiple times causing the woman to permanently lose sensitivity on one side of her mouth. Further incidents included threats with a knife, threats to disclose personal images and multiple occasions when he struck her face.