Mum left 'totally expressionless' and unable to smile after 'brutal' attack by drink and drug fuelled ex-boyfriend Christopher Troy, 33, was declared a 'dangerous' offender Christopher Troy (Image: GMP) Get the inside track on the big stories from Manchester courts with our weekly newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A mum has been left unable to smile after being subjected to a 'savage' and 'brutal' attack in her own home by her ex-partner.