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Caroline Flack's heartbroken boyfriend Lewis Burton blames contact ban for her death: 'You felt safe with me'

"I will be your voice baby I promise I will ask all the questions you wanted and I will get all the answers. Nothing will bring you back but I will try (to) make you proud everyday," Burton promised
UPDATED FEB 16, 2020
Caroline Flack (Getty Images)
Caroline Flack (Getty Images)

Caroline Flack’s boyfriend Lewis Burton has finally shared his sentiments over the tragic passing of the UK TV personality and presenter after she was found dead in her home, in what is being ruled as a suicide.

The 'Love Island' host, 40, died this Saturday, February 15, just 18 days before she was due to face trial for assaulting Burton in an incident dating back to December 2019. She had consistently denied the charges, and now her friends and family are criticizing the Crown Protective Services for pursuing the high profile case as a "show trial" after Flack was already in a "vulnerable' state." And while alleged assault had happened following a row between Flack and Burton, the 27-year-old's Instagram tribute to Flack is filled with nothing but fondness.

Love Island presenter Caroline Flack leaves Highbury Corner Magistrates Court on December 23, 2019 in London, England. The Love Island host attended court after being charged with assault by beating following an argument with boyfriend Lewis Burton. (Getty Images)

"My heart is broken we had something so special," Burton wrote on Instagram. "I am so lost for words I am in so much pain I miss you so much I know you felt safe with me you always said I don’t think about anything else when I am with you and I was not allowed to be there this time I kept asking and asking." He added: "I will be your voice baby I promise I will ask all the questions you wanted and I will get all the answers. Nothing will bring you back but I will try (to) make you proud everyday. I love you with all my heart." The heartfelt caption accompanied a sweet photo of the couple on holiday, with Flack's arms wrapped around her tennis-player beau.

As has been obvious from his Instagram account, Burton has been consistently openly supportive of Flack ever since she was arrested on suspicion of assault back in December 2019. Often sharing sweet photos of her on his account, the model and tennis player made it Instagram official with Flack in August last year. In one of his stories following Flack's arrest in December, Burton shared: "I'm tired of the lies and abuse aimed at my girlfriend. This is not a witch hunt this is someone’s life." Even after Flack had been banned from communicating with Burton by court order, he still continued posting photos of the two on his Instagram account, whilst repeatedly denying they had split.

Love Island presenter Caroline Flack's boyfriend Lewis Burton appears at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court on December 23, 2019 in London, England. The Love Island host is due in court after being charged with assault by beating following an argument with boyfriend Lewis Burton. (Getty Images)

This, however, comes after the preliminary hearing, where the Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court heard a 999 call, where Burton's voice can be allegedly heard saying: "She tried to kill me, mate." Burton has also told the court he wouldn't be supporting the prosecution during the imminent trial, and once again professed his love for her in a statement following the court adjourning. The two apparently had plans to reunite once the case in March was over, and even on Valentine's Day - just a day before Flack was found dead - Burton had posted on social media, telling her he loved her.

As for Flack, she had spoken of her love for Burton in the statement announcing she was quitting 'Love Island'. "And on a really personal level. I have never experienced such kindness and love in my whole life. Not just from friends and family who are always the greatest. But also from total strangers who send messages to me offering to help and understanding… Please know that I see them… And my boyfriend Lewis… I love you x."

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