Stuntman who played parachuting Queen at London 2012 jailed

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Gary Connery pushed his former partner down a flight of stairs during a domestic row

Gary Connery, who became well known after jumping from a helicopter while doubling for the queen at the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, was convicted by a jury for grievous bodily harm in a case of domestic violence. The 53-year-old was sentenced to 18 months after the victim's shoulder was "shattered" after the pair argued in their home.

Read more: Ryan Giggs takes to the stand after telling trial 'I did not consciously try to hurt Kate' The couple, who had been drinking wine, had a row about who would turn off a light and shut a gate. Judge Daly went on: “It is clear that you had an argument late at night. You’d both been drinking and it is clear that you lost your temper.“Throwing somebody down the stairs, as I am quite satisfied you did, can result in extremely serious injuries. In this case it resulted in injuries which were serious.

 

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