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A brute who strangled his pregnant partner and later bragged to a neighbour, “She’s my bird, I’ll do what I want,” has been jailed for two years. ‌

Steffan Pattie, 28, was sentenced to 24 months at Preston Crown Court after admitting strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, battery and criminal damage. The court heard he became increasingly “abusive and violent” after beginning a relationship with the victim in December 2020. ‌

In one incident in 2023, while the woman was pregnant, Pattie forced her to the floor and strangled her with both hands. After the baby was born, he repeatedly insulted her and blamed her if the child fell ill. ‌

On another occasion, the victim returned home to find one of the children crying while Pattie played Xbox; the c

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