Sinead Noone beaten and Abused

 A victim of domestic violence has released images of the injuries she suffered from her abusive former partner.

Derrick Robinson has been jailed for 13 years after he attacked Sinead Noone at their Coventry home last February.

Ms Noone, who suffered a fractured cheek, broken nose and black eyes, has chosen to release the pictures through the police to help others leave abusive relationships.

"Don't let this happen to you," was the message from the 26-year-old.

Leicester Crown Court heard that on February 14, 2012, Ms Noone quizzed Robinson after he returned home late and spoiled their plans for a romantic dinner.

"He came home late and drunk ... the next day I asked where he’d been and he exploded, repeatedly hitting and kicking me," she said.

Ms Noone was hospitalised after the attack

"I curled up in a ball on the floor and tried to protect myself."

After the attack, police said Robinson bullied Ms Noone into saying she suffered the injuries after falling on their coffee table.

But with the encouragement and support of officers and her family, she reported the attacks and Robinson was charged.

Robinson, who has a previous conviction for manslaughter, denied grievous bodily harm, but was found guilty.

Speaking after the hearing, Ms Noone, who now works for domestic violence services, said she wished she had left Robinson earlier.

"I'd brushed previous incidents under the carpet. He put emotional pressure on me and each time convinced me it wouldn’t happen again or that I was somehow to blame," she said.

"I wish I'd walked out then and moved on, but it’s easy to say in hindsight.

"I'd urge anyone caught in a violent relationship to look at the photos of my injuries and understand that unless they report abuse there’s a chance that could one day be them.

"It’s hard to push charges against someone you love and hope will change … but the time comes when you have to move on as life is too short."

Elaine Yates, from the women's support centre Coventry Haven, said: "Many women don't seek help because they feel they're to blame - this is not the case.

"What's happening is not their fault and they can do something to change the situation."