Man charged with new non-fatal strangulation offence in Northern Ireland

Those convicted can face up to 14 years in prison

The man was arrested in Co Fermanagh on Wednesday. Picture: PA

A 47-year-old man has become the first person in Northern Ireland to be charged with a new offence of non-fatal strangulation.

The man was arrested in Co Fermanagh on Wednesday and has since been charged with a number of offences against a female, including non-fatal strangulation.