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BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Accused Macclesfield councillor tells court his partner 'snapped'
A councillor accused of strangling his partner has told a court it was she who attacked him, saying she "snapped and had gone for me".Ashley Farrall, who represents Macclesfield Central on Cheshire East Council, is on trial at Chester Crown Court on charges of strangulation and trying to pervert the course of justice, both of which he partner alleges the councillor pushed her against a banister, grabbing her neck with one Friday, Mr Farrall told the court: "She lunged at me... threw a glass at me... and punched me in the face". Mr Farrall told the court the difficult birth of their son had taken a toll on his partner's mental 43-year-old councillor said both he and his partner been assessed by a perinatal mental health team following the "horrific" told the court his partner was diagnosed with PTSD and depression, and was said by the hospital team to be at "high risk" of developing post-natal who broke down several times while giving evidence, said his partner had begun to self-medicate with alcohol because it was "the only way she could sleep".Giving her evidence earlier this week, his partner said they were watching the TV show Married at First Sight on 14 November last year, after drinking beer and alleged that, following a comment about sex, an argument had ensued between the pair. She said the argument had continued upstairs and culminated in him pushing her against the banister and grabbing her neck with one hand. 'Gas-lighting' Taking to the stand on Friday, Farrall told the court his partner had "snapped"."She started saying the names of my ex-partners. She snapped and had gone for me," he told the court."She lunged at me in the face, bearing her teeth."I pushed her in her upper chest area and she fell back against the banister."She threw a glass at me, which hit me in the side of the head, and punched me in the face."He said his partner then said 'you're strangling me', even though he claimed he was not in physical contact with her at the time. He told the court he wondered if she meant the term metaphorically. He said he had told her he was going to call the police, but his partner had called them first and he was arrested. His bail conditions had subsequently prevented him from contacting her, but the court heard meetings between the pair had taken denied putting pressure on her to change her statement, and said she had wanted him to plead guilty at his initial court hearing, becoming "angry" when he said: "She would say I didn't care about her and didn't love her. It felt like gas-lighting, like blackmail. "But I've always maintained I'm not guilty."Farrall denies the charges. The trial continues. Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Surprising reason Texans' Jimmie Ward is jailed for the second time this summer revealed by his attorney
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is behind bars for the second time this summer after previously being accused of assaulting and strangling his fiancée in June. This time Ward was apprehended by Montgomery County (Texas) police for consuming alcohol in violation of the terms of his June release, his attorney, Steve Jackson, told Daily Mail by phone late Thursday. Ward was picked up on an outstanding warrant earlier in the day, according to a Montgomery County government website that neglected to expand on the specific allegations. Jackson has since revealed to Daily Mail that this 'wasn't a new arrest,' but the consequence of Ward testing positive for alcohol, which he's prohibited from consuming as a condition of his June release – a standard measure in Montgomery County, according to Jackson. 'Since he tested positive for alcohol there is an overnight sanction in jail,' Jackson told Daily Mail. Daily Mail also sought comments late Thursday night from Texans spokespeople and Ward's agents. The 34-year-old former first-round pick was arrested on a third-degree felony assault charge described as 'family related' back in June. Deputies later revealed Ward was accused by his fiancée of assault and strangulation. An emergency protection order was also filed on behalf of Ward's fiancée, according to multiple reports. As Jackson told Daily Mail on Thursday, he expects to present a grand jury packet on August 31 in hopes of getting the case dismissed. Jackson previously told People that Ward would soon be 'vindicated' in the assault case. 'We have been aware of the complaining witness for some time and her actions towards Jimmie Ward as well as another high profile sports figure,' he said. 'It is sad that professional athletes and public figures have to endure things like this, but has seemingly become commonplace. But we will continue to thoroughly investigate this woman and her history, and believe that Jimmie will be vindicated. 'We just ask that the public reserve judgment so that we can show everyone that the Jimmie Ward that they all have come to know is the same person and did not do this.' Now entering his 12th NFL season, Ward was being counted on to provide an important backup role on Houston's defense, especially after free-agent acquisition C.J. Gardner-Johnson went down with a knee injury this week.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (29) facing trial for strangulation assault on woman in Dublin home
A Dublin man is to stand trial accused of strangling a woman during a non-fatal assault at his home. Lee Quinn, 29, of Keeper Road, Dublin 12, was initially charged with criminal damage to a door, bed and window and a minor category assault of a named woman at his home address on June 3rd last. Advertisement He was remanded in custody the following day. He appeared before Judge Patricia Cronin at Cloverhill District Court on Tuesday for developments in his case, which was upgraded with a more serious charge. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) authorised investigating officer, Garda Adam Deegan, to bring an additional charge under section 3A of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act for strangulation of the woman, who did not have to attend the proceedings yesterday. The Sundrive Road-based garda told Judge Cronin that the DPP has directed 'trial on indictment' in the Circuit Court, and that the accused could be sent forward for sentencing on a signed plea should that arise. Advertisement Garda Deegan said Mr Quinn was cautioned and 'made no reply' when the extra alleged offence was put to him yesterday, shortly before his court hearing. Defence solicitor Katie Dowling said her client, who did not address the court, was not applying for bail. She also granted an order for disclosure of evidence for Mr Quinn to consider, if he wished to enter a guilty plea. Judge Cronin remanded him in custody to appear again in one week, the longest period available, due to the new charge. She said that was to let the accused consider his position, but noted that he may not have had an opportunity to do so by that stage. Legal aid was granted to Mr Quinn, who will appear again via video link at his next hearing.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
'I am going to kill you': Mass. man faces charges in connection with woman strangled in hallway
A Duxbury man faces charges after police stopped him from strangling a woman to death in an apartment complex, Duxbury police said Friday. Brandon Wangnoon, 31, faces one count each of assault to murder, strangulation and suffocation, and breaking and entering a building at nighttime. At around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, officers were notified about a report of a man strangling a woman at an apartment hallway in the area of Mile Brook Road, Duxbury police said in a statement. When officers arrived, they at first did not see anyone in the hallway, police said. They spoke with a resident who confirmed Wangnoon was in the hallway with the woman and led officers to the woman's apartment. The woman told officers that Wangnoon was 'removed from his girlfriend's apartment,' and he entered a different apartment, police said. People living in that apartment saw Wangnoon and told him to leave, but he did not. Wangnoon became argumentative and grabbed one of the women in the apartment by the neck, took her out in the hallway and told her, 'I am going to kill you,' according to police. Other people intervened and separated the two, the statement read. Officers then searched the area, found Wangnoon and arrested him. More local crime stories Cape Cod man sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting woman after date Texas man charged in connection with 4 violent sexual assaults in Mass. Brockton man sentenced to life in prison for killing man in 2021 stabbing Webster police search for possibly armed R.I. man, woman suspected of shooting Parole denied for Mass. man convicted of raping woman at knifepoint in 1986 Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
The Sun
5 days ago
- The Sun
Two men charged after girl, 12, is ‘kidnapped, raped and strangled in horror attack' that sparked outrage in UK town
TWO men have been charged after a girl, 12, was allegedly kidnapped, raped and strangled. Ahmad Mulakhil, 23, is accused of raping of the underage girl in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, on July 22. 2 2 A second man, Mohammad Kabir, also 23, has been charged with aiding and abetting rape, as well as strangulation and kidnap of the girl. News of the horror attack has sparked outrage in the local community. Many residents have demanded more answers from Warwickshire Police regarding the defendants. But a spokesperson for the force said: "Once someone is charged with an offence, we follow national guidance. "This guidance does not include sharing ethnicity or immigration status." They added: "We work to hold offenders to account and will always do everything in our power to present a robust case to the courts and protect the integrity of court proceedings." Mulakhil is charged with raping the victim in the Cheverel Street of Nuneaton. The assault allegedly unfolded between 8.30pm and 9.45pm on Tuesday, July 22. CCTV footage from a nearby doorbell camera appeared to show a man walking with the girl at around 8pm. Cops detained the suspect on Saturday 26, and he was charged the following day. He appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Monday and was remanded in custody. Mohammad Kabir, 23, was arrested in Nuneaton on July 31, and charged with kidnap, strangulation and aiding and abetting rape of a girl under 13. He appeared at Coventry Magistrates' Court yesterday and was also remanded in custody. Both defendants will next appear at Warwick Crown Court on 26 August. In their full statement, Warwickshire Police said: "There's been some questions about what we do and don't release as part of a high-profile investigation such as this. "Following the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton on Tuesday 22 July we started an immediate and fast-moving investigation." The spokesperson added: "When something significant happens, we brief these partners and local elected officials on the circumstances of the crime, the investigation, the work being undertaken to arrest those responsible and how local people and partners can help a concerned community. "Where relevant, sensitive information around locations, details of the crime and policing activity to catch offenders can be shared, with a warning that this is sensitive or confidential information and disclosure by those being briefed could affect future court hearings. "We work to hold offenders to account and will always do everything in our power to present a robust case to the courts and protect the integrity of court proceedings."
