Warwickshire man jailed over a savage knife attack in Coventry
A man was left with life-changing injuries after being attacked by Charles McDonagh in Ansty Road in October last year
A Warwickshire man has been jailed over a savage knife attack in Coventry.
A man was left with life-changing injuries after being attacked by Charles McDonagh in Ansty Road in October last year.
The 34-year-old, of Ryton, tried to evade justice by fleeing to Scotland - but was later arrested by officers before being transported back down to Coventry.
He has been handed 16 years behind bars.
Sharing details about the case, West Midlands Police said: "Charles McDonagh attacked a man in Ansty Road in October last year, causing him life-changing injuries.
"McDonagh had been out with a group of men, including the man he went on to attack, throughout the day.
"The 34-year-old left but later returned and began fighting with the man.
"During the fight, McDonagh slashed the man several times in the head, arms and body with a Stanley knife.
"The man McDonagh attacked was left with serious injuries which he is still recovering from.
"McDonagh fled the scene but left the knife and his coat behind.
"This allowed officers to identify him as a suspect.
"Having fled to Scotland, McDonagh was arrested by officers before being transported back down to Coventry to be interviewed.
"McDonagh gave no comment when interviewed and was convicted of wounding in April this year.
"He was remanded in custody until his sentencing, which was on 23 July at Warwick Crown Court.
"McDonagh, of Ryton, Warwickshire, was yesterday (23 July) jailed for 16 years plus four years on licence."