Kiena Dawes: Trial hears of mental health struggles

Ryan Wellings denies the manslaughter of the vulnerable young mother.

Kiena Dawes took her own life in July 2022 — Kiena Dawes took her own life in July 2022 (Lancashire Police/PA)

By Pat Hurst, PA

January 03, 2025 at 4:17pm GMT

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Kiena Dawes: Trial hears of mental health struggles