A young man took his own life after healthcare services failed to recognise he was in an 'coercive and controlling' relationship with a man 40 years older than him. Thomas Jayamaha, 23, was found unresponsive by his partner, who was in his 60s, at an address in Sherwood on February 28, 2022.
Emergency services were called to the property by Thomas' partner, but he did not respond to CPR and was declared dead at 8.02pm. After attending the scene, Nottinghamshire Police became aware of allegations that Thomas' much older partner had been exerting control over him in the last years of his life.
Officers also noted the unusual living arrangement at the home, leading to a lengthy police investigation which resulted in the arrest of the man on suspicion of controlling or coercive behaviour on April 14, 2022. However, the criteria for criminal prosecution was not met.
