Man jailed for a year and a half after being convicted of stabbing someone in the face

One of his victims suffered a fractured cheekbone and a wound across his face which required approximately 20 staples.

A man will serve a year and a half in prison after being convicted of stabbing another man in the face and punching a woman.

Conor Carey, 36, from the Downpatrick area, received the sentence at Downpatrick Crown Court on Tuesday, June 23, following the incident that took place on May 2024. He was found guilty of Wounding, Criminal Damage and Common Assault.

The attack on the man left him with long-lasting trauma, a fractured cheekbone and a wound across his face which required approximately 20 staples.

He received a three year sentence, with half to be served in prison and half on licence and a Restraining Order.

Detective Sergeant Emerson from Newry CID said: “On Wednesday 15th May 2024, we received a report that a man had been stabbed to the face in the St John’s Mews area of Downpatrick.

“A woman was also punched and pushed, while another occupant of the apartment building was threatened with the knife before Carey made off. Later the same day, he returned to St John’s Mews and smashed a number of windows.

“Officers commenced a hunt for the suspect, and he was arrested on Monday 20th May.”

Detective Sergeant Emerson continued: “This horrific assault was a terrifying ordeal which will have caused long-lasting trauma to Carey’s victims. The man sustained life-changing injuries, including a fractured cheekbone and a wound across his face which required approximately 20 staples.

“This sentencing sends a clear message to anyone who thinks they can get away with violence, or intimidate victims into staying silent – we will work tirelessly to bring such offenders before the courts.”

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