Man Who Tried to Murder Wife in ‘Frenzied’ Attack Using Bow and Arrow Jailed
- At Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday, Stephen Carr, 57, was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to 17 years plus three years extended license.
- Carr’s violent attack was triggered by stress over caring for his mother with dementia and alcohol intoxication after drinking a litre of vodka.
- Court heard Carr used a heavy compound bow to fire metal-tipped arrows and stabbed his wife six times, with CCTV footage capturing parts of the attack.
- Following his conviction for attempted murder, the prosecution declined to seek a restraining order, allowing Lorna Carr to write and visit her husband during his 17-year sentence plus three-year parole.
- Detective Chief Inspector Jonathan Sygrove highlighted that this case exemplifies how domestic violence can escalate rapidly, underscoring the importance of awareness and encouraging victims to seek help.
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Man who tried to kill wife in 'frenzied' bow and arrow attack jailed for 20 years - The Mirror
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Stephen Carr fired arrows at his wife Lorna and stabbed her six times while she was on the phone to emergency services, Leeds Crown Court heard in his sentencing

Man who tried to murder wife in ‘frenzied’ attack using bow and arrow jailed
Stephen Carr used a compound bow to shoot metal-tipped arrows at his wife before stabbing her six times with a kitchen knife, a court was told.
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