In a chilling account of self-preservation, a woman was compelled to leap from a moving vehicle to evade her aggressive partner, former soldier Luke Slater, 35, hailing from Barton-upon-Humber. The incident transpired after Slater, characterised in court as displaying deep-seated chauvinistic tendencies and endorsing violence against women, allegedly began physically assaulting her whilst behind the wheel. Slater, known for a record of manipulative and domineering behaviour, has been in an unstable relationship with the woman since 2019. This recurringly perturbing behaviour built up to a distressing episode where, she jumped out of the car on Laceby Road at a speed of 30mph jeopardising her life due to imminent threat. In search of safety, she raced to a neighbouring house where an elder couple took her in and notified the police. Despite contusions and lacerations, she was fortunate to avoid graver injuries. Slater, who confessed his history of abusive behaviour, received a prison sentence of two years and two months. It emerged in court that his possessive behaviour worsened over time, cellularised by excessive alcohol consumption. The woman’s courageous flight emphasises profound impact of domestic abuse and the pressing call for assistance and safeguard for victims.
Adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
