Man charged with strangling and assaulting woman appears in court

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with strangling and assaulting a woman in Ulverston on September 5.

Kier Hill, 22, of Wellington Street, Millom, appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation and criminal damage. The charges relate to alleged offences committed in Ulverston on September 5.

Hill entered not guilty pleas to all charges. Magistrates granted him conditional bail.

He will next appear at Preston Crown Court on November 11 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

How it is being reported

• Man, 22, appears in court charged with strangling and assaulting womanA MAN has appeared in court after being charged with serious assaults against a female victim.NW Evening Mail · 16 Oct, 06:00
• Man, 22, appears in court charged with strangling and assaulting womanA MAN has appeared in court after being charged with serious assaults against a female victim.Whitehaven News · 16 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Kier Hill · Millom · Ulverston · South Cumbria Magistrates' Court · Preston Crown Court

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