The trial of a 37-year-old man accused of threatening to kill a woman and intentionally strangling her will take place in March.

Before Ipswich Crown Court on Tuesday for a plea and trial preparation hearing via a prison video link was Jason Armstrong of Lavender Court, Thetford.

He pleaded not guilty to offences of intentional strangulation, making a threat to kill, breach of a restraining order and damaging a shelf belonging to the alleged victim.

His trial will get underway on March 18 next year.

Armstrong is in custody.