The "vicious" ex-boyfriend of a Lancashire nurse who was stabbed to death in a hospital car park as she started her shift has been jailed for life.
Jane Clough, 26, Barrowford, Nelson, was found dead with multiple stab wounds outside Blackpool Victoria Hospital on 25th July.
Ambulance worker Jonathan Vass, 30, will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to her murder.
The father of Ms Clough's baby must now serve a minimum of 30 years in prison after he was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Thursday.
It is understood that the former nightclub bouncer was facing allegations at the time of the killing that he repeatedly raped the Blackpool nurse.
But was given bail awaiting trial when he murdered his ex in a vicious knife attack in the car park.
Paramedics battled in vain to save Ms Clough, who worked in the accident and emergency department at the Lancashire hospital.
Vass was seen on CCTV cycling away from the crime scene and was arrested in Barrowford the next morning.
Detective Superintendent Neil Esseen, who led investigation, condemned the actions of a "vicious" and "controlling" man.
Det Sup Esseen said: "This was a truly horrific and devastating crime. Jonathan Vass is a vicious and controlling man who will be spending a very long time behind bars.
"There is no doubt in my mind that he committed this brutal murder to prevent this brave young woman from having her day in court, and testifying as to his previous appalling treatment of her.
“Jane Clough was a new mum who had everything to live for, she enjoyed her job at the hospital and had many friends there, but she was cruelly taken from those who loved her by Jonathan Vass in the most violent of circumstances.
“Jane’s family have been left absolutely distraught by their loss; they are a close knit family and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.
"I would like to pay tribute to the remarkable way they have conducted themselves throughout this ordeal, and for the assistance they have given my team during the investigation.
“They, in the cruellest of circumstances, have conducted themselves with dignity and honour and are a real credit to Jane.
"They are her voice in these proceedings and they have made sure she has been heard loud and clear.
“I can only hope that the sentence handed down by the judge today will bring them some small comfort as they continue to try to come to terms with Jane’s death."
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