Controlling man left bed-bound partner to die with more than 100 injuries

Stephanie Blundell was described as ‘without question, one of the most radiant souls you could ever hope to meet’ (Picture: PA/Cavendish)

An abusive man left his partner to die with more than 100 injuries he inflicted over the course of several days while she lay trapped bed-bound in his house.

Tony Devenport, 57, murdered 41-year-old Stephanie Blundell last July at the home they shared in Canal Street, Chester.

Mrs Blundell’s heavily bruised and beaten body was found sprawled on a mattress by her father Philip Blundell...