A NUISANCE thief who 'strangled' a woman and had a knife in public is due to be sentenced this week.

Christopher Holder, 39, formerly of Glenthorne Avenue in Worcester is due to sentenced at Worcester Crown Court this Friday.

Worcester News: COURT: Chris Holder is due in court this Friday for sentence COURT: Chris Holder is due in court this Friday for sentence (Image: West Mercia Police)

Holder, remanded in custody, admitted possess a knife in a public place, theft from a person, intentional strangulation and a house burglary, offences committed between August 23 and 26 last year at a previous court hearing.

Other offences were permitted to lie on file - two counts of criminal damage to property, one of theft and one of stalking. He was found not guilty of aggravated vehicle taking.