THE CONMAN
WHO STOLE
OUR MOTHER
Sophie and Jake Clifton believe that their mother,
Sandra, is the latest victim of Britain’s most notorious
fraudster, a master of coercive control. It’s eight years
since Robert Hendy-Freegard convinced her
to cut off all ties to her loving family. Now one
remarkable woman has stepped forward to help
- and she knows to her cost what he is capable of...
REPORT Louise Carpenter PORTRAITS Mark Harrison