Man Jailed for Life After Bow-and-Knife Attack on Wife

A man has been locked up for life after launching a savage attempt to murder his wife — shooting her with a bow and stabbing her six times in a brutal domestic assault.

Stephen Carr’s Chilling Attack

Stephen Carr, 57, from Strensall, was found guilty of attempted murder following the horrifying attack. The court heard how he fired multiple arrows at his wife before stabbing her repeatedly with a knife.

Despite suffering serious, life-threatening injuries, his wife survived the ordeal.

‘Cold and Calculated’ Violence

The judge slammed Carr’s actions as “cold and calculated,” highlighting the deliberate use of weapons to cause maximum damage. The attack was labelled as domestic abuse of the highest severity.

Police praised the victim’s bravery for surviving and backing the prosecution through the trial.

Harsh Sentence for Carr

Carr was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years behind bars – ensuring he will face justice for his chilling crimes.

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