New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Zane Woodward, a 34-year-old man, has been charged with multiple domestic violence offences in Australia. Police allege he chained his partner, Broadie McGugan, to a bed at night using a metal chain locked to her ankle. McGugan, 32, had been in a relationship with him since September 2024.

McGugan was only released to eat or use the toilet. The man did this to stop her from "sneaking out" to meet other men. To quote the police statement, the boyfriend made sure she did not "sneak out of the house to have s*x with other men".

Woodward allegedly took away McGugan's mobile phone, wallet and keys. He is also accused of isolating her from her family, friends and work.

On August 5, McGugan escaped while at an ATM and hid...