A MAN has confessed to killing tragic teenager Rebecca Hood.

The 18-year-old was found strangled to death at a house in Redhouse, Sunderland, on July 1.

Michael Taylor, of Rutherford Square Redhouse, was charged with the popular teen's murder and appeared at Newcastle Crown Court today.

The 29-year-old entered no plea to the charge, but through his barrister Jamie Hill QC accepted responsibility for Rebecca's death.