Lancashire man found guilty of assault after partner’s suicide

Ryan Wellings also guilty of controlling behaviour but cleared of manslaughter of Kiena Dawes, who left note saying she was murdered'

A man accused of driving a young mother to suicide through domestic violence has been found guilty of assault and prolonged controlling behaviour but cleared of her manslaughter.

Ryan Wellings, 30, was blamed from beyond the grave" for the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes.

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