Ex-partner of Katie Simpson murder accused feared for her life

A woman has described how she feared for her life after being attacked by her ex-partner Jonathan Creswell.

Cresswell was found dead one day after the start of his trail for the murder and rape of showjumper Katie Simpson.

The 36-year-old was previously jailed for six months in 2010 after pleading guilty to assaulting Abi Lyle.

Ms Lyle described being regularly beaten at the hands of Creswell during their nine-month relationship.

At one point when he attacked her in a wooded area, it felt like she "was in a horror movie", she said.

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