A controlling domestic abuser who choked his petrified partner and stopped her sleeping during years of abuse in Dundee has been jailed for a lengthy period. Dundee Sheriff Court heard how the woman was regularly prevented from sleeping by “paranoid” Ferrara, who would throw items at her and “blast music” to keep her awake. Ferrara has an extensive criminal record for violence dating back to 2010 and was last jailed for 36 months for robbing and injuring a 76-year-old woman. Mr Brown said: “The accused would throw items at her and blast music to prevent her from going to sleep. For more local court content visit our page or join us on Facebook.