A 34 year old Whiddon Down man has admitted intentionally strangling his mother and will be sentenced by a judge next month.

Matthew Palmer also pleaded guilty to assaulting Janet Palmer on the same day in March 2026 at a cottage in Sampford Courtenay.

Palmer appeared before Exeter magistrates court on Wednesday (September 23) and was told he will be sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on October 21st.

* This article has been edited since first published, to clarify that Janet Palmer is the mother of Matthew Palmer, and not his partner. We regret the error.