article_snippet: Both she and Metcalfe, 36, had been drinking after she received the news that she mother had been diagnosed with cancer.
article_snippet: The judge told Partner Edward Metcalfe, pictured, that The judge behaviour had been 'utterly selfish' and that The judge showed a 'complete lack of remorse' However, The judge added: 'That was until Mrs Sharon Wade contacted the police and told the police of Mrs Sharon Wade concerns. '
article_snippet: Mrs Sharon Wade had been a good friend of Tracey Topliss.
article_snippet: It was to Mrs Sharon Wade that Miss Topliss Tracey Topliss had complained about domestic violence from Mrs Sharon Wade partner.'
article_snippet: Judge Paul Farrer QC said that Miss Topliss was a 'hard-working, successful and well-respected by Miss Topliss professional colleagues.'
article_snippet: Partner Edward MetcalfePartner Edward Metcalfe, Judge Paul Farrer QC added: 'There must have been some disagreement between you which caused you to lose your temper. '
article_snippet: Partner Edward Metcalfe crime was discovered as a result of community vigilance and courage. '
article_snippet: This goes to show that the police need the active cooperation from the community to eradicate the evil that is domestic abuse and bring offenders to justice.'
highlights_snippet: But a friend told police the pair had been in an abusive relationship .
  