Jessica Bland, a well-presented woman in her mid-sixties, meets DC Ian Langtry to report an assault. She appears distressed and initially hesitant, requesting confidentiality as she explains the sensitive nature of her account.

Jessica states she has had a casual, long-running paid relationship with a man known only as André. About a week earlier, André arrived at her seaside apartment claiming homelessness and asked to stay for a few days. Initially he behaved politely and seemed ready to leave.

Two nights prior, André abruptly turned violent when Jessica refused to give him money. He gripped her throat so hard she feared for her life. DC Langtry notes finger-shaped marks on her neck consistent with her account.

Jessica explains that André used blackmail—threatening exposure of their paid arrangement—to coerce her into withdrawing all her available funds. She visited two banks over a day and gave him approximately £20,000 in cash. She emphasizes her growing disgust and her decision to prioritize stopping him over protecting her reputation.

Jessica believes André is a serial abuser of women based on his sudden, controlled violence. She cannot provide his surname or address but supplies Ring doorbell video clearly showing a tall, silver-haired, bearded man at her door when he first arrived. She asks whether the cash notes might be traceable and hopes police can identify him from the footage.

DC Langtry expresses sympathy, documents her statement, and proposes photographing her injuries. Jessica agrees, urging whatever steps are necessary to remove André from the streets.