Corner, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1647 (13 November 2025)

Corner, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1647 (13 November 2025)

The sentence of 20 years' imprisonment for attempted murder was within the guideline range, properly reflected aggravating and mitigating factors, and gave appropriate credit for the guilty plea. The judge was entitled to find only limited mitigation from mental health issues and to categorise harm as serious. There was no arguable error in the sentencing approach or outcome.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1647
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Steven Corner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal sentence refused
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Sentencing, Possession of Bladed Article, Domestic Abuse, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Sentencing Possession of Bladed Article Domestic Abuse Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Steven Corner

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for attempted murder and possession of a bladed article was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation, including mental health issues and short distance knife was carried
  3. 3 Whether harm was correctly categorised under sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 20 years' imprisonment for attempted murder was within the guideline range, properly reflected aggravating and mitigating factors, and gave appropriate credit for the guilty plea. The judge was entitled to find only limited mitigation from mental health issues and to categorise harm as serious. There was no arguable error in the sentencing approach or outcome.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal sentence refused

Orders

  • Indefinite restraining order to protect Ms Coulson
  • Deprivation order in relation to the knife