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News.com.au
3 days ago
- News.com.au
Landlady shot in the leg during pub brawl
This is the horrifying moment a gunman opened fire during a pub brawl, injuring the landlady. Bonita Page, 55, was attempting to resolve a fight outside The Red Lion in Wath upon Dearne, near Sheffield in England's north, when she was shot in the leg in June 2024. The gunman, Oliver Corney, 35, received a 16 year and nine month sentence at Sheffield Crown Court. He will spend 11 years and nine months in prison, with a five-year extension on licence the BBC reported. Judge Jeremy Richardson KC said he 'narrowly avoided a life sentence' after he 'wrecked [Ms Page's] life'. Video footage released by South Yorkshire Police shows the terrifying moment Corney opened fire outside the busy pub. Corney cannot be seen in the video, but four men in the street can clearly be seen confronting him. Meanwhile, Ms Page leaves the beer garden, passing through a gate to speak to the men. Several individuals begin to crowd around the gated fencing while the group of men flinches backwards as a shot is fired. One of the men charges at Corney as he begins firing the gun. Ms Page can then be seen limping back in to the pub garden. Once the footage is slowed down, a bullet can be seen hitting Ms Page's upper leg moments before she flinches in pain. It left her needing surgery to repair the muscle damage in her leg. Following the attack, Ms Page gave up her licence and is yet to return to work. She still suffers from leg pain, as well as heightened anxiety and PTSD. On June 28, 2024 a fight over drugs had broken out between two pub-goers. After hearing about the disagreement, an intoxicated Corney arrived at the scene. During a confrontation outside the pub, Corney then fired the gun three times. While he was aiming at one of the men, he accidentally shot Ms Page as she attempted to resolve the fight. Corney fled the scene, getting rid of the gun and asking his partner to dispose of his clothes. The judge told the court that she would be honoured with a bravery award at a ceremony during a later date. The gunman had a long history of convictions, including violence, sex offences, firearms and drugs offences.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Gunman opens fire at busy pub beer garden as landlady left seriously injured
This is the moment a gunman opened fire at busy pub beer garden, shooting the landlady leaving her seriously injured. Oliver Corney fired three shots towards the Red Lion pub beer garden in Wath on 28 June, last year, following an earlier altercation outside. One of the shots seriously injured the pub's landlady who had been bravely trying to diffuse the situation and keep customers safe by locking the gates of the beer garden. Corney, 34, pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and grievous bodily harm with intent when he appeared at Sheffield Crown Court on Friday (11 July). Corney, of Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, was given an extended sentence totalling 16 years and nine months, with 11 years and nine months behind bars.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Horrifying moment gunman opens fire on crowded beer garden of pub leaving woman, 55, seriously injured
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the horrifying moment a gunman opened fire on a crowded beer garden of a pub, leaving a woman seriously injured. Last year, Oliver Corney fired three shots into the busy beer garden of the Red Lion in Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Oliver Corney, 34, has been jailed after open firing on a beer garden Credit: PA 4 Frightening CCTV footage issued by South Yorkshire Police shows one of three shots fired Credit: PA 4 The gunman reportedly came after a pub brawl Credit: PA One of the shots fired on June 28 hit landlady Bonita Page, 55, in the leg, leaving her with serious injuries. Page was trying to break up the fight when she was caught in the crossfire. In a chilling video released by South Yorkshire Police, the first gunshot can be seen striking the ground between a small crowd of people. The second, a little further away, sends sparks flying into the air. In the third shot, a white-haired woman standing by the pub's gate can be seen doubling over before limping inside. Corney's attack followed a fight outside the pub and after firing into the crowd, Corney then fled the scene. The force's Armed Crime Team quickly launched an investigation. A spokesman said: "Officers were quickly on the scene and through initial witness interviews and CCTV enquiries, Corney was nominated as a suspect. "As the local community began to provide crucial information about the incident, Corney obviously felt the net closing and handed himself in. "After refusing to provide any comment or explanation for his reckless behaviour, a positive identification from a witness of the incident and an overwhelming amount of evidence resulted in Corney being charged with possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and Section 18 - grievous bodily harm with intent." Man, 26, stabbed to death outside Wetherspoons pub in front of horrified public as cops hunt killer Page was badly affected by the traumatic event and has not since returned to work and is still in pain. In her personal statement the landlady now finds ordinary activities difficult and has nightmares and PTSD. Sheffield Crown Court heard, and Judge Jeremy Richardson KC said the shooter had "wrecked her life". He said Corney had "narrowly avoided a life sentence". The 34-year-old initially pleaded not guilty to the crimes in a shameless display of "remorseless behaviour" but finally he changed his plea to guilty. On Friday, July 11, at Sheffield Crown Court, Corney, of Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, was handed an extended sentence of 16 years and nine months in prison. He must serve at least 11 years and nine months behind bars. Detective Constable Jennifer Guest, of our Armed Crime Team, said: "Corney's thoughtless actions put lots of people in danger and it is only through sheer luck that more people were not injured during this incident. "His careless behaviour has left a lasting impact on his victim and I hope this sentence provides some closure for her. "This was a thorough investigation which was helped by lots of support from the local community ultimately providing an overwhelming amount of evidence leaving Corney no choice but to plead guilty. "We are relentless in our approach to tackling firearm enabled criminality in South Yorkshire and as today's sentencing shows, anyone intent on illegally using or possessing firearms will be found and dealt with by the courts. "We need the public to continue to help us in order to keep putting these dangerous criminals behind bars, and so I would urge anyone with information on the use of firearms in South Yorkshire to get in touch with us."
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Horrifying moment gunman opens fire on crowded beer garden of pub leaving woman, 55, seriously injured
THIS is the horrifying moment a gunman opened fire on a crowded beer garden of a pub, leaving a woman seriously injured. Last year, Oliver Corney fired three shots into the busy beer garden of the Red Lion in Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire. 4 4 One of the shots fired on June 28 hit landlady Bonita Page, 55, in the leg, leaving her with serious injuries. Page was trying to break up the fight when she was caught in the crossfire. In a chilling video released by South Yorkshire Police, the first gunshot can be seen striking the ground between a small crowd of people. The second, a little further away, sends sparks flying into the air. In the third shot, a white-haired woman standing by the pub's gate can be seen doubling over before limping inside. Corney's attack followed a fight outside the pub and after firing into the crowd, Corney then fled the scene. The force's Armed Crime Team quickly launched an investigation. interviews and CCTV enquiries, Corney was nominated as a suspect. "As the local community began to provide crucial information about the incident, Corney obviously felt the net closing and handed himself in. "After refusing to provide any comment or explanation for his reckless behaviour, a positive identification from a witness of the incident and an overwhelming amount of evidence resulted in Corney being charged with possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and Section 18 - grievous bodily harm with intent." Man, 26, stabbed to death outside Wetherspoons pub in front of horrified public as cops hunt killer Page was badly affected by the traumatic event and has not since returned to work and is still in pain. In her personal statement the landlady now finds ordinary activities difficult and has nightmares and PTSD. Sheffield Crown Court heard, and Judge Jeremy Richardson KC said the shooter had "wrecked her life". He said Corney had "narrowly avoided a life sentence". The 34-year-old initially pleaded not guilty to the crimes in a shameless display of "remorseless behaviour" but finally he changed his plea to guilty. On Friday, July 11, at Sheffield Crown Court, Corney, of Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, was handed an extended sentence of 16 years and nine months in prison. He must serve at least 11 years and nine months behind bars. Detective Constable Jennifer Guest, of our Armed Crime Team, said: "Corney's thoughtless actions put lots of people in danger and it is only through sheer luck that more people were not injured during this incident. "His careless behaviour has left a lasting impact on his victim and I hope this sentence provides some closure for her. "This was a thorough investigation which was helped by lots of support from the local community ultimately providing an overwhelming amount of evidence leaving Corney no choice but to plead guilty. "We are relentless in our approach to tackling firearm enabled criminality in South Yorkshire and as today's sentencing shows, anyone intent on illegally using or possessing firearms will be found and dealt with by the courts. "We need the public to continue to help us in order to keep putting these dangerous criminals behind bars, and so I would urge anyone with information on the use of firearms in South Yorkshire to get in touch with us." 4
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Moment gunman opens fire outside pub - as attacker is jailed for shooting 'exceptionally brave' landlady
This is the shocking moment a gunman opens fire outside a pub, as the attacker is jailed for more than 11 years for shooting an 'exceptionally brave' landlady. Oliver Corney, 35, was captured firing multiple shots at Bonita Page, 56, outside of the Red Lion Pub in Wath-upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, after she intervened in an argument as several onlookers ran away in fear. The mother-of-two was shot in the leg, with the bullet passing through but fortunately missing two major arteries on June 28 last year. Corney was sentenced to 11 years and nine months at Sheffield Crown Court today, with a five year extension on license, having 'wrecked' the life of courageous Ms Page. The court heard Corney had been drinking at the Red Lion during the afternoon, but has gone home when an row 'erupted' about drugs among other customers around 9.30pm. Ms Page, the licensee of the public house, had intervened in that earlier argument when Corney, who had heard about the incident, returned armed with a gun. He aimed at another drinker and missed twice with his first two bullets, but hit Mrs Page with the third. While sentencing Corney, Recorder Jeremy Richardson JC directly addressed him, stating: 'It must be made clear at the outset of this sentencing remark that those who open fire with a gun aimed at another person in a public place intent on serious injury must expect, and will receive, a long prison sentence.' After the shooting Corney fled and disposed of the weapon, which has never been found, and got his partner to get rid of his clothes, the court heard. Mrs Page's daughter tended the wound until paramedics arrived and transported her to the Northern General Hospital, where she underwent surgery. Adding that Corney 'shot a very brave woman' the judge said that Ms Page was 'deserving of the highest praise for her bravery' in attempting to prevent both him and others from entering the public house, resulting in 'exceptionally serious consequences'. He told Corey: 'You on the other hand, must be condemned and punished severely for your wanton and highly dangerous actions.' Mrs Page, who was 'terrified and in immense pain' after being shot, now 'regards herself as a shadow of her former self', the judge added. and the once independent and resourceful woman is now highly dependant on others. Described as an 'active member of the community', Ms Page has since been forced to relinquish her 'lucrative career' and work at the pub as a result of her injuries. Her husband has also been forced to give up his work in order to care for her. Stating that the victim's life had been 'sabotaged' in a 'life changing' and 'very detrimental way', the court heard how Ms Page now suffers from scarring on her leg, ongoing pain, struggles to walk, has PTSD, heightened anxiety, becomes very scared during ordinary aspects of life and suffers from recurring nightmares. The court heard Corney has a lengthy criminal record including convictions for nine offences of violence between 2013 and 2025, seven sexual offences between 2009 and 2018 and, two offences involving firearms/shotgun and offensive weapons between 2008 and 2018. Corney, a labourer and of Cricket Inn Road, Sheffield, was also described as having a 'baleful upbringing', having been expelled from several schools and also neglected as a child by an alcoholic mother. The judge said that Corney's life had been 'marinaded in emotional instability, mental disorder and deprivation'. Addressing Corney directly, Richardson said: 'You are plain and obviously a dangerous offender, is not a marginal decision. 'You were affected by alcohol. You could have maimed others by opening fire three times. 'It was only a matter of good fortune that you did not. Your conduct was exceptionally dangerous.' Corney pleaded guilty to causing grevious bodily harm with intent and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence at an earlier hearing. As he was led from the dock, he shouted at Ms Page, who was sat with her husband in the jury box: 'Ms Page, I want to apologise to you.' Judge Richardson invited Mrs Page and her family into his chambers after the hearing to thank her for her 'very brave' actions and said she will be receiving an award from the High Sheriff of South Yorkshire at a ceremony later in the year.
