A woman who found the courage to speak to officers about a controlling and abusive relationship has been praised after her ex-partner was put behind bars

Grace Turner

The survivor was emotionally controlled and threatened with violence by Anthony Pendleton.

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Thirty-two-year-old Pendleton tried to take over her life by preventing her from speaking to family and friends, making threats and stopping her from wearing certain clothes and makeup when she went out.

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