Man spared jail after stabbing victim in the head during brutal attack outside London pub

A 22-year-old man has been spared jail after stabbing another man in the head outside a City of London pub.

Kyle Quinn, of Hammondstreet Road, Cheshunt, was handed a suspended sentence following the violent altercation at the Woodin Shades pub on Bishopsgate.

Quinn was found guilty of unlawful wounding and possession of an offensive weapon at Inner London Crown Court.

Mr Justice Boyle sentenced him to a two-year prison term, suspended for 24 months, along with a community order of 240 hours of unpaid work and a rehabilitation order. He was also required to pay compensation and surcharges.

The incident occurred on the evening of 22 October 2022, when Quinn became embroiled in a fight outside the pub. During the altercation, he produced a knife and stabbed the victim twice in the head, causing serious injuries, and once in the back. Fortunately, the back injury did not fully penetrate the victim's coat.

Detective Constable Sam Lowe of 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."

The police conducted an extensive investigation, involving witness interviews, CCTV analysis, forensic examinations, and media appeals. Quinn was identified by November 2022 but had left the country. He was arrested upon his return to Stansted Airport in January 2023.

DC Lowe added: "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."

The trial, lasting three days, concluded on 8 July 2024 at Inner London Crown Court, where Quinn was found guilty.