Wigan man denies twice trying to throttle a woman

Jordan Pyke, 28, of Queen Street in Pemberton, appeared before borough justices to plead not guilty to intentionally strangling Lorraine Molyneux on September 2 and 19.

He also denies assaulting her by beating on those dates.

Pyke was remanded in custody pending his trial at Wigan and Leigh Magistrates' Court scheduled for October 21.