9
Dec
2014
By Calvin at 12:17 GMT, 11 years ago
Hampshire Constabulary is praising the courage of a domestic abuse survivor in speaking out to help give strength to others facing similar experiences
Gale Marmoy, who is known as Dawn, is re-building her life after years of abuse from her husband. He is now serving a 10-year prison sentence.
Michael John Gregory, aged 77, was convicted at Portsmouth Crown Court on May 2, 2014 after pleading guilty to assaulting Dawn at their home on the Isle of Wight on October 26, 2013.
Dawn Marmoy's substantial injuries and Michael Gregory’s behaviour at home shortly after the assault were recorded on Body-Worn Video (BWV) cameras by two police constables who responded to a 999 call from Dawn.
One of the experienced police officers who attended the scene that night (Saturday, October 26, 2013) described how he had never seen injuries as serious as those suffered by Dawn Marmoy.
Dawn, aged in her 60s, spoke about her experiences last night (Monday, December 8) in an interview recorded and broadcast for a BBC Panorama programme about domestic abuse.
TCPW Comment: This is very brave of Dawn and I do hope her words help the many people who suffer such miserable lives at the hands of their violent partners.
For the rest of this important news item please visit Hampshire Constabulary’s website link here: http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/news-and-appeals/2014/december/081214-domestic-abuse-survivor-44130406520
