'Monster' who 'acted like Prince Charming' and 'devious' fraudster mum among Manchester's newest inmates
08.05.2022 - 21:31
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A serial abuser who strangled his girlfriend, leaving her fearing for her life, is among the criminals jailed in Manchester this week. Prison terms were also handed to a 'dangerous' pervert who attempted to meet up with young children for sex, but was caught out by an undercover profile.
A 'devious' mum who defrauded her workplace of £55,000 and a 'monster' who 'acted like Prince Charming' were also put behind bars. Jail sentences are handed out to some of the worst offenders each week and Manchester Evening News reporters are in court to cover the most serious cases.
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A serial abuser strangled his girlfriend after she dumped him, leaving her petrified she was going to die. Callum Whittingham, 21, throttled the terrified woman and stopped her from using the toilet or having a drink, a court heard.
The controlling brute was already serving a suspended sentence after he 'fat shamed' another partner and then bullied her into having sex with him. Vile Whittingham, of Elizabeth Close, Stretford, was jailed for 21 months after being found guilty of assault by beating in January.
Minshull Street Crown Court heard he dragged his latest victim into his home and throttled her three times. Prosecuting, Emily Hassell said Whittingham and the victim had met in May 2020, but had only been in a relationship for a week-and-a-half when the attack took place.
Ms Hassell told the court that on January 23, at around midday, the victim had returned to Whittingham's home to collect her belongings and tell him she was leaving, when he became violent and pulled her back.
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