Man who strangled partner to death had previously tried to choke her, court hears

Stephen Sexton allegedly tried to choke his partner before she managed to release him (Picture: Enterprise News and Pictures)

A welder accused of strangling his girlfriend to death had previously tried to choke her, a court has heard.

Stephen Sexton, 39, is on trial for the rape, coercive control and murder of Joanna Derkacz. Sexton, of Totton, Southampton, denies the charges.

The 37-year-old recruitment consultant was found dead at their home in Waterlooville, Hampshire, by her sister Arleta Derkacz on ...