'I was scared if I blacked out he would rape me. I wanted to gain control', says man who allegedly murdered friend
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA prison officer accused of murdering his friend told jurors that he feared he was going to ‘possibly rape’ him so put him in a chokehold to ‘regain control’.
James Johnson, 29, is alleged to have put David Toulson in a ‘deliberate and dangerous chokehold’ following birthday celebrations for Mr Toulson at his flat in Salford on June 25 last year.
Mr Johnson denies murder and is on trial at Manchester Crown Court. Join our FREE Manchester Crime and Court WhatsApp group by clicking here Giving evidence, Mr Johnson told jurors that he had met Mr Toulson just a few months before when he went on a day trip to the Peak District with his friend and former colleague, Ellie Smith.
He said they ‘got on’, adding: “He was quite open about his sexuality as a gay man, he didn’t mention a partner. “The rest of the time we were just having a laugh and enjoying the time.
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