Kiena reported the incident to the police but 'felt she was not taken seriously'
A man accused of killing his former partner through a two year campaign of domestic abuse "threatened to send all of Blackpool through her door" - after he was arrested on suspicion of assault.
"She was screaming at me saying, 'what have you done? What have you done?' I turned round and said 'I don't know what you're on about. What do you mean, what have I done? I'm sat here on the sofa. "He said that to her. He said 'I will get everyone in Blackpool to come to your mum's house. I know where you are. I will get Blackpool to come through your door."
"She felt like she wasn't being believed and she wasn't being taken seriously. She felt like she was being completely ignored and she had nowhere to turn. Wellings is accused of ABH, coercive control and manslaughter. He denies all charges. The trial continues.Here are some groups you can contact:Childline: Phone 0800 1111. Calls are free and won't show up on your bill.
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