North Shields man fined after strangling girlfriend on their bedConnor Smith confessed to getting on top of the woman in their North Tyneside home and squeezing his hands around her neck for up to 10 secondsView Image Connor Smith leaves Newcastle Magistrates' Court. (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A man has been fined after he strangled his girlfriend on their bed moments after he "broached" the idea of breaking up. ‌A court heard that the pair had been out drinking and an argument broke out when they returned to their North Shields home. Both went to bed but, when Smith brought up the idea of ending the relationship, another war of words erupted. ‌It ended with Smith snapping and getting on top of his girlfriend before putting his hands around her neck and squeezing.

Source: Daily Mirror March 21, 2026 16:04 UTC