A Tameside man has appeared in court after becoming one of first people in the UK to be charged under a new domestic violence strangulation law. Paul Frankiw, 37, was arrested following an incident at an address in Dukinfield.
He was charged overnight with non-fatal strangulation – a new offence under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 which was introduced on Tuesday. Frankiw, of Progress Avenue, Audenshaw, was also accused of section 47 assault and harassment when he appeared at Manchester magistrates' court today (Friday).
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