Man jailed for a year and a half after being convicted of stabbing someone in the face (opens original article in a new tab)

A man was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison after being convicted of stabbing another man in the face and punching a woman, with the victim sustaining significant facial injuries.

• Man jailed for 1.5 years after stabbing another man in the face
• Victim suffered fractured cheekbone and required 20 staples from facial wound
• Detective emphasized sentencing sends message against violence and intimidation
• Carey also convicted of criminal damage and common assault
• Sentencing included 3 years with half in prison and half on licence