Manual strangulation (also known as "throttling") is strangling with the hands, fingers, or other extremities and sometimes also with blunt objects, such as batons.

Mar 25, 2025 · Strangulation is one of the most dangerous and most misunderstood domestic violence behaviors. It is a quick and easy way to cause serious harm and death, which very often leaves no …

Strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and sexual violence: unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes. Strangulation is a serious act of violence, and it …

Before lapsing into unconsciousness, a strangulation victim will usually resist violently, often producing injuries to their own neck in an effort to claw off the perpetrator, and frequently also producing injury …

Our factsheet provides details on the definition of strangulation and how this differs from the term ‘choking’, the health implications and what the law says about strangulation.

This article explores the physical, behavioural, and forensic indicators of smothering and strangulation, along with the challenges in recognising these often subtle and complex injuries.

Jul 3, 2024 · Unfortunately, there’s an all-too-common myth that “consensual” strangulation, or choking, during intimacy, somehow isn’t as dangerous or as much of a red flag as when strangulation occurs …

Aug 22, 2025 · Identify the visible, subtle, and internal signs of strangulation. Discover why this dangerous act often leaves unseen, life-threatening injuries.

Jul 18, 2024 · This document shows the physical signs of strangulation and includes a diagram of a face.

↑ Iserson, K. V. (1984) ‘Strangulation: A review of ligature, manual, and postural neck compression injuries’, Annals of Emergency Medicine, 13 (3), pp. 179–185.