Matthew Taylor will face a trial at Swansea Crown Court accused of strangling a woman. (Image: Geograph/ Nigel Davies- licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.)
A MAN has denied strangling a woman, telling the court he was instead putting her in a headlock.
Matthew Taylor, 31, of Bryntirion in Llanelli, appeared at Swansea Crown Court charged with intentional strangulation.
It was alleged that he strangled a woman in Ammanford on May 15 last year.
He pleaded not guilty.
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Alycia Carpanini, defending, said the incident occurred following an argument between Taylor and the woman, which led to her pushing him and him placing her in a headlock.
Judge Paul Thomas KC set a trial date of January 22, and readmitted Taylor to bail until that date.
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