Man sentenced for strangling ex-girlfriend in Millom home

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 18:27 · Archive

Orlando Hogg, 24, pleaded guilty to intentional strangulation and assault after attacking his ex-girlfriend in her home in Millom.

Orlando Hogg, 24, of The Orchard, Lindale, was sentenced at South Cumbria Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to intentional strangulation and assault by beating. The attack occurred at a home address in Millom at 10:25 pm on 15 October.

Prosecutor Lee Dacre told the court that Hogg had drunk six bottles of beer and fallen asleep on the sofa. When the victim came home looking for her car keys, which she needed for work the next day, he slapped her to the face. He then swore at her, shouting 'Do you want a go then?'

Hogg pushed the victim backwards and took her to the floor by wrapping his leg around hers. Whilst smirking, he placed his hand around her neck, pushing down and squeezing for around ten seconds. During the strangulation, he told her: 'You think you're stronger than me?' The victim was struggling to breathe, and her mother called the police.

The victim had red thumb and finger marks on her neck and complained of soreness and stiffness. Hogg had no previous convictions.

Addressing the court, Hogg said he rarely drank and that he had a son whom he did not drink around. He apologised for his actions, describing it as 'a very serious offence' and stating there was no reason why he should use force towards anyone. He chose not to be legally represented.

How it is being reported

• 'You think you’re stronger than me?’ - Smirking dad strangled ex in home attackA DAD smirked at his ex-girlfriend as he restricted her ability to breathe in an ‘unprovoked attack’ in her own home, a court heard.News & Star · 14 Nov, 18:21
• 'You think you’re stronger than me?’ - Smirking dad strangled ex in home attackA DAD smirked at his ex-girlfriend as he restricted her ability to breathe in an ‘unprovoked attack’ in her own home, a court heard.NW Evening Mail · 14 Nov, 06:00
• 'You think you’re stronger than me?’ - Smirking dad strangled ex in home attackA DAD smirked at his ex-girlfriend as he restricted her ability to breathe in an ‘unprovoked attack’ in her own home, a court heard.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Orlando Hogg · South Cumbria Magistrates' Court · Millom · Lindale

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