Convicted Leeds paedophile jailed for strangling former partner

Alexander Workman was handed a 16-month jail term at Leeds Crown Court after attacking the woman at home when she quizzed him about his drinking.

The 39-year-old, of Beeston Road, then struggled with the police and headbutted one officer after being put in the back of the van.

The incident happened on the evening of July 3, prosecutor Ella Embleton told the court, after Workman had been drinking at a neighbour’s house before returning home.

Workman and his ex partner began arguing and he grabbed her by the throat with one hand.

She tried to call the police but he snatched the phone from her.

Workman then began crying and apologising, but became aggressive again and attacked her a second time, grabbing her throat again and putting his knee on her chest.