AN ASSAILANT who fled to Scotland to evade justice after a savage knife attack in Coventry has been jailed for 16 years.
Charles McDonagh, 34, of Ryton-on-Dunsmore, 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. He left, but later returned and began fighting with the man.
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, from which he is still recovering.
McDonagh fled the scene but left the knife and his coat behind, allowing officers to identify him as a suspect.
Having fled to Scotland, McDonagh was arrested before being transported back 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 this month at Warwick Crown Court.
