R v Steven Corner

R v Steven Corner

The sentence imposed was within the guideline range, properly balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and the judge's assessment of harm and mental health mitigation was justified by the evidence.

Parties
Applicant: Steven Corner; Respondent: Rex; Victim: Ms Sarah Coulson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 December 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, Bladed Article Offence, Domestic Abuse, Mental Health Mitigation
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Sentencing Bladed Article Offence Domestic Abuse Mental Health Mitigation

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Parties

Steven Corner

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Ms Sarah Coulson

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for attempted murder was excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation including mental health
  3. 3 Whether harm was correctly categorised under sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the guideline range, properly balanced aggravating and mitigating factors, and the judge's assessment of harm and mental health mitigation was justified by the evidence.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal sentence refused

Orders

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