‘Violent bully’ who broke partner’s neck and left her paralysed jailed for 16 years

Robert Easom, 57, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for intentionally causing grievous bodily harm to his partner, Trudi Burgess, 57, in Chorley, Lancashire. Easom, described as a violent and controlling bully, broke Burgess's neck during an assault after she threatened to leave him following eight years of abuse. The attack left Burgess tetraplegic, requiring constant care and with no use of her hands or control over bodily functions. Despite denying intent, Easom was found guilty by a jury. Burgess, a former schoolteacher and singer, delivered a victim impact statement detailing the devastating impact the assault has had on her life, including emotional trauma and physical limitations. The court heard evidence of Easom's pattern of coercive control and abuse towards Burgess.

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