Scott David Jones told his former partner to say her goodbyes and have her last cigarette before stabbing her

A man who told his former partner to say her goodbyes before stabbing her three times has been jailed for 16 years.

41-year-old Scott David Jones from Wrexham had argued with his ex-girlfriend Laura Hartshorn and told her to have a last cigarette before stabbing her in the stomach leaving her with severe injuries.

He was found guilty of attempted murder following a trial last month.

North Wales Police says cases of this kind demonstrate the importance of victims of domestic abuse having the confidence to come forward and report it.