Man who stabbed a victim in the head and fled brought to justice

A man has been found guilty of unlawful wounding and possession of an offensive weapon following an altercation outside a City of London pub.

Kyle Quinn, 22, of Hammondstreet Road, Cheshunt, was sentenced by Mr Justice Boyle at Inner London Crown Court to a two-year prison sentence, suspended for 24 months, a community order of 240 hours of unpaid work and a rehabilitation order, as well as a requirement to pay compensation and surcharges.

On the evening of 22 October 2022, Quinn got involved in a fight outside the Woodin Shades pub on Bishopsgate. During the altercation, Quinn produced a knife and stabbed another man twice in the head - causing serious injuries - and once in the back, luckily not penetrating all the way through the victim’s coat.

Detective Constable Sam Lowe, City of London Police 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 interviewing 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, at which time he was out of the country.

"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.”

On the 8 July 2024, Quinn appeared at Inner London Crown Court, and following a trial lasting three days, was found guilty of unlawful wounding and possession of an offensive weapon. He was sentenced last week.