Edward Metcalfe died after falling down the stairs at her home in Birmingham . Partner Tracey Topliss claimed that the fall had been a tragic accident . An initial post-mortem also ruled that Miss Topliss 's death was accidental . But a friend told police the pair had been in an abusive relationship . Another post-mortem showed Miss Topliss had been hit on the face . Metcalfe was arrested and has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of manslaughter .
Tracey Topliss died after falling down the stairs at her home in Birmingham . Partner Edward Metcalfe claimed that the fall had been a tragic accident . An initial post-mortem also ruled that Miss Topliss 's death was accidental . But a friend told police the pair had been in an abusive relationship . Another post-mortem showed Miss Topliss had been hit on the face . Metcalfe was arrested and has been jailed for five years after being found guilty of manslaughter .