Summary
A former winner of the game show Countdown, John Cowen, attacked another participant, Thomas Carey, at a fan event in Blackpool. Cowen was found unfit to plead in court because of mental health issues, and jurors confirmed that he committed the assault.
Key Facts
- John Cowen attacked Thomas Carey with a knife at a Countdown fan event on September 14, 2024.
- The incident took place at the Wainwright Social Club in Blackpool.
- Cowen was determined unfit to stand trial due to mental illness.
- Jurors found that Cowen had assaulted Carey and possessed a knife in public.
- CCTV footage showed Cowen entering the event with a knife and attacking Carey.
- Carey was treated at a hospital for a stab wound to his arm.
- Cowen was arrested with another kitchen knife in his pocket.
- Cowen's sentencing is scheduled for September 30, pending psychiatric evaluations.
