Two years for knifeman who half strangled ex girlfriend

A knifeman who put a blade for a former girlfriend’s throat has been jailed for two years Martin Newton, 43, contacted the victim on 18 May last year. She became concerned for his welfare due to the nature of his message and went to his home in North End. They had a drink together before they had a disagreement and Newton went to the kitchen where he grabbed a knife. He held the knife to her throat and put pressure…