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A man from Greater Manchester who tried to kill his 24-year-old girlfriend by slicing her neck has been jailed.A man from Greater Manchester who tried to kill his 24-year-old girlfriend by slicing her neck has been jailed.
Joe Cready, 26, of Stockport, must serve 11 years after admitting attempting to murder his partner.Joe Cready, 26, of Stockport, must serve 11 years after admitting attempting to murder his partner.
Manchester Crown Court heard Cready, who abused his girlfriend, tried to kill her when she wanted to leave him in August 2008.Manchester Crown Court heard Cready, who abused his girlfriend, tried to kill her when she wanted to leave him in August 2008.
Officers said they hoped this sentence would encourage victims of domestic violence to come forward.Officers said they hoped this sentence would encourage victims of domestic violence to come forward.
Violent relationshipViolent relationship
Det Sgt Richard Chapman, of Greater Manchester Police, said Cready's victim was subjected to years of domestic abuse that eventually culminated in him trying to slit her throat and kill her.Det Sgt Richard Chapman, of Greater Manchester Police, said Cready's victim was subjected to years of domestic abuse that eventually culminated in him trying to slit her throat and kill her.
"I hope this case encourages anyone who is suffering domestic abuse to come forward and break the circle of violence before it gets so bad their lives are at risk," said Det Sgt Chapman."I hope this case encourages anyone who is suffering domestic abuse to come forward and break the circle of violence before it gets so bad their lives are at risk," said Det Sgt Chapman.
"Please, do not suffer in silence.""Please, do not suffer in silence."
Police said the victim, who has two children aged five and eight, had been in a violent and on-off relationship with Cready for three years.Police said the victim, who has two children aged five and eight, had been in a violent and on-off relationship with Cready for three years.