Man jailed for suffocating woman on cruise
David Morris, 57, was jailed for three years and 10 months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court
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A man who suffocated a woman with a pillow on a cruise ship has been jailed.
David Morris, 57, from Wolverhampton, assaulted the victim while on a cruise in April, Staffordshire Police said.
Morris had initially denied the non-fatal offence in police custody, but later pleaded guilty to intentional suffocation at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.
He was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison at the same court on Wednesday.
PC Liam Avery said: "We worked tirelessly to gather evidence of Morris' offending and I am glad he eventually admitted the offence in court.
"I would like to commend the bravery of the victim in coming forward and helping us with our investigation."
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