A MAN has been charged with strangling and raping a woman.

Jamie O’Gorman, 32, of High Street, Blaina appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court accused of rape and intentional strangulation this month.

He also faces an allegation of intimidating a witness.

The defendant did not enter any pleas.

O’Gorman is due to appear before the crown court on November 25.

He was remanded in custody.