Wigan borough man awaits punishment for strangling woman on Christmas Day

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A Wigan borough man has pleaded guilty to strangling a woman on Christmas Day.

Derek Holmes, 38, of Opal Grove, Leigh, also admitted being in possession of class A drug cocaine.

He was released on conditional bail until a sentencing hearing at Bolton Crown Court on January 31.