Woman reportedly imprisoned for 9 months, bitten by boyfriend's dog

A young woman has been reported to have been held prisoner for 9 months by her new boyfriend who taught his dog how to bite her.

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According to Mirror, 24-year-old Becky Keegan, had no electricity to keep warm for almost a year, had her mobile phone stolen by him, and was prevented from contacting any of her relatives.

No report was made to Police about her disappearance as her family presumed she'd run off with a new man.

The brute confiscated her bank cards and ensured she wore the same clothes every day - long-sleeved tops and jeans.

Keegan only escaped by climbing through a kitchen window, breaking her ankle as she frantically ran away.

Becky had met David Lacey over Blackberry Messenger in March 2014 and the pair later began dating.

After one weekend visit in April, last year, he imprisoned Becky in his house and she didn't escape until January this year, nearly nine months later.

"That weekend was terrifying but I never knew it would turn into nine months.I felt worse than a prisoner – I was like his slave.I wasn't allowed to stand near the windows and I could only leave the house to go to his mum's for an hour or two. He quickly turned violent and I'd get hit and slapped, or he'd encourage his dog to get worked up and then bite me."

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We do not know if Keegan is has been hospitalised or her boyfriend, arrested.