Kiena Dawes left note saying she was ‘murdered’ by Ryan Wellings, who is standing trial for her manslaughter

A young mother killed herself and left a note saying “I was murdered” after suffering years of abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, a court has heard.

Kiena Dawes, 23, a hairdresser, said in her note that “Ryan Wellings killed me”, a jury heard.