Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 16th January 2024, at 21:00hrs
Tiktoker with over 160k followers ‘Jail Tales’ confronted Lisa Green outside Preston Crown Court
Ryan Wellings, 30 of Bispham, Lancashire, was today sentenced to six and a half years in prison after being found guilty following a seven week trial for coercive and controlling behaviour and assault against his girlfriend Kiena Dawes between 2020 and 2022. He was cleared of her manslaughter after being accused of driving the 23-year-old mother to suicide.
He was also sentenced for assaulting his friend during a taxi ride home from a night out in Preston.
Following the sentencing at Preston Crown Court today, wellings mother was confronted by the tiktoker Jails Tales outside the court and asked a series of questions. Reluctant to speak, she can be heard saying that it is very sad what has happened to kiena and that she was poorly. She went on to say that she had known kiena for around three years and that they had tried a lot with her, a lot more than anyone who stood outside the court has done.
You can see the full video here 👉 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdSnqSJ1/
It was reported earlier this week that Lisa Green, Ryan’s mum, and Emma Croft, his current girlfriend, are under investigation over allegations that they coached Ryan during the trial.
Judge Robert Altham said: “At the moment, there’s a prima facie that there’s been discussion between the defendant and Emma Croft and Lisa Green, which may have been improper.”
Judge Altham banned both from entering court until verdicts were returned and only if they agreed to hand over their phones.
Speaking after the sentencing DCI Andy Fallows, of Lancashire Police, said:
“My thoughts today are with Kiena and the Dawes family in what has been another extremely challenging day for them. Listening to the harrowing victim impact statements read out in court, it is clear how truly loved Kiena was and how much she continues to be missed.
“While I am satisfied Ryan Wellings has been given a custodial sentence for his abhorrent, sustained and cowardly conduct towards Kiena, I know no sentence will ever be enough for the Dawes family.
“While lessons will undoubtedly be learned from this case, I want to take this opportunity to appeal directly to anyone who finds themself in an abusive relationship or knows or suspects someone else might be. Please make contact with the authorities or reach out to domestic abuse organisations for help and support. You are not alone and there is help out there for you.
”If you or someone you know has been the victim of a crime report it online via https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/ or call 101. In an emergency, always call 999
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