Domestic violence survivor says she lives in terror after ex‑partner released without tracker

A woman who survived a violent assault by her former partner says she is "living in terror" because the man has not been fitted with an electronic tracking tag weeks after his release from prison, The Guardian reported.

Michelle, 38, was punched, threatened with a knife and had her front door kicked in by the ex‑partner. She now lives in a static caravan with her four children, and relatives are sleeping on the floor in case the man returns.

The Guardian noted that the attacker had been recalled to prison several times for breaching probation conditions, yet he was released without a monitoring device. Hundreds of people have asked why electronic trackers are not fitted before offenders leave prison, highlighting concerns about the safety of victims.

The case illustrates the gap between probation enforcement and the protection of domestic‑violence survivors.

Why it matters

The report shows how the lack of electronic monitoring can leave victims exposed to further danger, prompting public calls for policy changes.

Key details

Location

United Kingdom · Europe

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

2 Nov 2026, 12:30 IST

Section

World

Figure cited

Michelle, 38, who now lives in a static caravan with her four children, said relatives were sleeping on her floor in case the man tried to attack again. (The Guardian)

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• The GuardianDomestic violence survivor living ‘in terror’ after attacker released without tag 2 Nov, 12:30

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