Countdown Champion Who Stabbed Rival Handed Hospital Order

Ex-Countdown champion detained in hospital after attacking rival player with knife

John Cowen, who has schizophrenia, to remain in hospital for ‘indefinite duration’ after attack on player at tournamentA former Countdown champion has been detained in a hospital for treatment after attacking a rival player with a knife during a tournament.Preston crown court heard that John Cowen, 31, ran across a room in Blackpool to attack a fellow player, Thomas Carey, before being restrained by attenders. The space had been hosting a Focal …

Countdown champion who stabbed rival handed hospital order

John Cowen stabbed a rival Countdown champion at a fans' convention in Blackpool.

Countdown champion who stabbed rival at fan convention given hospital order

Cowen was arrested at the scene at Wainwright Social Club in Blackpool