A TikTok star’s seemingly perfect life hid a dark truth of abuse, now revealed as their reign of terror comes to an end with a prison sentence.
Knottingley: You wouldn’t believe what was happening behind the scenes of a popular TikTok couple. To their followers, they looked like the perfect pair. But it was all a facade.
Hollie Hanson, just 26, was sentenced to four years in prison. This was after a shocking campaign of abuse against their partner. They had over 25,000 followers on TikTok, sharing happy moments.
The victim bravely allowed police to share her story. She wanted to shed light on domestic abuse in LGBTQ+ relationships. It’s a call for others to speak up.
Hanson and the victim had been together for four years. Their TikTok posts showed them enjoying life, but the reality was much darker. The victim faced controlling behavior and violence.
Hanson tracked her every move, banned her from having a phone, and even hit her with a vodka bottle. It was a nightmare hidden behind cheerful videos.
The situation escalated when jealousy took over. Hanson strangled the victim and attacked a male friend. This all happened in the early hours of September 2 last year.
Police found out about the controlling behavior and earlier assaults. The victim was isolated from friends and family, living in fear.
Detective Constable Demi Stubbs described the violence as extreme. Hanson made repeated threats to kill the victim, showing just how dangerous they were.
Hanson is now behind bars, and this case highlights that abuse can happen in any relationship. It’s a reminder for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community to seek help if they need it.
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