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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Tobi Thomas

Queen’s Olympic stunt double jailed for pushing girlfriend down stairs

Gary Connery pictured in 2012
Gary Connery, pictured in 2012, was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Photograph: Gary Connery Archive/Getty Images

A stuntman who acted as a double for the Queen during the London Olympics has been jailed for pushing his then girlfriend down the stairs.

Gary Connery, who parachuted into the 2012 opening ceremony dressed as the head of state as part of a skit, was convicted by a jury of grievous bodily harm in a case of domestic violence.

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