Suspended Sentence For Multiple Stabbing

An armed pub thug, who pulled out a knife and stabbed another man twice in the head could have killed the victim, say investigating police.

Kyle Quinn,22, got involved in a fight at the City of London's The Woodins Shades pub, Bishopsgate on the evening of October 22, 2022.

He received two years imprisonment, suspended for two years and was ordered to complete 240 hours community service.

Quinn, of Hammondstreet Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire was convicted after a three-day trial at Inner London Crown court of wounding and possession of an offensive weapon.

During the altercation Quinn stabbed another man twice in the head - causing serious injuries - and once in the back. 

Fortunately that final stabbing did not penetrate all the way through the victim’s coat.

Detective Constable Sam Lowe said: “This was a nasty attack which could have easily have led to the victim dying from his injuries. 

“Our thoughts are with the victim who has been really brave in coming forward and supporting our investigation.

“Quinn thought he could flee the scene and evade justice. 

“An extensive investigation involving many witnesses, analysing hours of CCTV, recovery of the knife, forensic examination of blood and DNA and media appeals, resulted in police identifying Quinn by November 2022.

"When Quinn returned to Stansted Airport in January 2023, we were waiting and arrested him. 

“If you come to the City with the intent of using a knife to harm others we will find you and put you before the courts.”