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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 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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YorkMix broke the news in on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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