A WOMAN caught swerving in a BMW while almost four times the drink-drive limit has been spared jail after a court heard her abusive boyfriend made her drive.
McFadden, of Wythenshawe, told the court she was in a "coercive and violent" relationship with her unnamed boyfriend. Jon Mail, mitigating, told the hearing: ''She was cooperative with police both at the roadside and at the police station. Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.