ABERDARE WOMAN BRUTALLY ATTACKED BY DOMESTIC ABUSER SENTENCED TO PRISON
An individual named Callum Cummins has been convicted of serious crimes related to domestic abuse.He was found guilty of actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation, and criminal damage.
During the court proceedings at Cardiff Crown Court, he was sentenced to two years in prison and received a restraining order preventing him from contacting Kayleigh, his former partner, for the next 20 years.
The article describes Cummins’s actions in detail, including his violent behaviour towards Kayleigh that lasted over 40 minutes during an incident where he attacked and strangled her in front of their nine-month-old son.
Kayleigh, who has chosen to share her story, recounts how Cummins initially appeared loving but soon turned to physical and verbal abuse.
She describes how he assaulted her throughout her pregnancy, leaving her hospitalised due to sickness and making her feel very low.
She also notes how he left her while she was heavily pregnant and later promised to change but continued his violent behaviour.
Kayleigh details how Cummins broke into her home on August 7 while drunk, smashing her living room and physically assaulting her, including punching her in the ribs and strangling her.
During this terrifying episode, Kayleigh recorded the incident, which lasted around 40 minutes, and was able to alert a family member who called the police.
She and her son were moved to a women’s refuge for safety, and Cummins was arrested about a week later.
Moreover, she reveals that she fell pregnant again but chose to terminate the pregnancy due to the ongoing abuse.
She describes the emotional toll the experience has taken on her, including struggles with depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Although the court case has concluded, Kayleigh states her life has been profoundly affected, with her planning to leave Wales to start anew.
She emphasizes that her relationship with Cummins has shattered her trust and self-esteem, and she feels unsafe, needing to move away from her previous home.
Her story is supported by images showing her injuries and the aftermath of the violence.
Authorities have provided information about support services for victims of domestic abuse, highlighting the importance of awareness and safety measures like Clare’s Law, which helps individuals find out if their partner has a history of abuse.
