brutal thug choked his partner and warned her "I'm going to kill you - die, die, die" after she had asked him whether or not he had cheated.
George Dixon, 36, had already been convicted of hurting the woman during their toxic relationship when he subjected her to a more severe attack.
A court heard how they were at home in South Shields on December 18, 2020, when a conflict broke out between the two, reports Chronicle Live.
Prosecutor, Kevin Wardlaw, told Newcastle Crown Court : "She said they began arguing due to her asking him whether he had cheated on her.
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk