A MAN who killed his partner in a jealous rage has been jailed for life.
Jason Bell, 42, used five different blades to stab Nicole Hurley, 37.
Jason Bell has been jailed for life for the murder of girlfriend Nicole HurleyCentral News
In a victim statement, Nicole’s dad Tom said ‘domestic violence should have no place in a modern, civilised society’Central News/Met Police
A court heard he had lashed out after claiming she was pregnant with another man’s child.
After the attack Bell fled to a friend’s, who he accused of having sex with Nicole, then sped off through a cop roadblock.
He was arrested after staff at a mental health centre called police.
Bell, of Primrose Hill, North London, sobbed as he was found guilty of murder and got life with a minimum of 22 years at the Old Bailey.
He claimed he stabbed Nicole, who wasn’t pregnant, after she goaded him into losing control.
In a victim statement, Nicole’s dad Tom said: “Domestic violence should have no place in a modern, civilised society.
“To exert control of another person by taking advantage of their vulnerability, hiding behind some twisted idea of love is one of the most abhorrent behaviours.
“This crime most perpetrated against women and girls needs to stop. We require the court to use Jason Bell to set an example to show no one should hurt any other wife, girlfriend or husband.”
How you can get help
Women’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:
Always keep your phone nearby.
Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
If you are in danger, call 999.
Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – [email protected].
Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
You can also call the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
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