Girlfriend asked partner about messages on his phone - then her life changed forever

A woman's life was changed forever after she asked her boyfriend of four-years about messages on his . Harry Boulton, 29, repeatedly his partner in the head - causing her to have a catastrophic - when she confronted him about suspicious messages that suggested he had been .

He struck his 30-year-old girlfriend up to six times, including a severe blow to the back of her head, during a horrifying . She suffered a life changing stroke after this beating, which left her with a speech disorder and ruined her ability walk and do basic tasks.

The 30-year-old's life completely changed after the shocking attack which forced her to move back home and into the care of her family. She lost her flat, managerial job and car following the terrifying ordeal, according to .

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The ex-girlfriend revealed her independence has been snatched away from her and said she missed doing "normal things a woman her age could do". She will also spend the rest of her life relying on medication to control the epileptic fits her horror injuries have left her with.

A court heard how a row between the couple erupted on December 17, 2022, when the victim had become worried her boyfriend was being unfaithful. She initially took his phone and locked herself in the bathroom before going downstairs to speak to him.

Prosecutor Justin Hayhoe said: "He was simply saying he was sorry. She was calm and asked the defendant to explain the messages. She was expecting a discussion, not to be attacked." The boyfriend then launched punches at his girlfriend - which caused blood to pour down the back of her neck.

She went to bed, and when he later tried to come into the bedroom complaining he was cold, she told him to leave. The prosecutor revealed the victim only rushed to the hospital for help the next day.

Hayhoe said: "She was unable to sleep due to discomfort and pain and she couldn’t get her hand to move properly. She went to work the next day but felt her arm go floppy, and, realising she was unwell, her colleagues took her to hospital."

The victim's carotid artery had been dissected during the attack, which caused her to suffer two terrifying strokes. Her injuries kept the woman in and out of hospital for two years, while she received specialist treatment for her physical issues and her resulting depression and diagnoses.

Hayhoe revealed the shocking extent of the life changing injuries inflicted upon the victim, saying: "Her gait was significantly impaired, she can only walk a short distance and uses the aid of a walking stick. She is unable to undertake basic tasks. Her right arm is significantly impaired and there is a long term risk of permanent pain."

Her risk of seizures also means she is now unable to drive and her speech disorder has left her unable to use basic grammar to form sentences correctly. Her heartbroken mum, who is now her daughter's full time , said the family's life has been turned "upside down".

The mother's statement said: "She was independent, intelligent, had a great job that she loved and financed her own flat and car. She is never going to work again." The mum added: "My daughter is still alive, but Harry has taken her life."

The victim's sister said: "We had to watch her slip away. Harry has taken away every aspect of her life. You have ruined our lives."

Boulton, of Sale, in Greater , pleaded guilty to section 20 wounding without intent just days before the woman was due to give evidence in court. He initially claimed he acted in self defence but later changed his plea. He was jailed for three years on Wednesday, at Minshull Street Crown Court.

Defending, Jemma Gordon said Boulton was "extremely remorseful" and apologised to the victim and her family on his behalf, saying: "He has expressed significant remorse and regret for the harm he has caused. The offence was out of character."