Amy Dawson was pinned to the floor by Gavin Golightly, 29, just hours after tying the knot. The 22-year-old had asked her new husband for help getting out of the white dress she was wearing when he launched the violent attack. Ms Dawson has since filed for divorce, but claims the community service order her husband received was too lenient.
Miss Dawson, who shares a child with the man, said the attack was so severe she thought it would kill her.
‘When he lashed out on me on my wedding night I thought I was going to die. I was terrified. He looked like he was going to kill me. Eventually, I escaped and found a hotel porter, who called the police.