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'I'm going to kill you' - Carjacker held knife to elderly woman's throat

Summary

Anthony Cooney, a 38-year-old chronic drug addict, was jailed for nine and a half years for two violent car hijackings. During the first incident, Cooney held a knife to the throat of a 70-year-old woman and threatened to kill her. In the second, he used a fork to threaten a couple, stabbing the driver and demanding money. The stolen car was later involved in a collision with a commercial van, causing significant damage. Cooney was arrested at the scene and was too intoxicated to be interviewed. He later admitted to the hijacking and apologized. The judge noted the severity of the offenses and the trauma inflicted on the victims, emphasizing that Cooney's actions were deplorable and required a long prison sentence. Cooney was also disqualified from driving for eight years.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'I'm going to kill you' - Carjacker held knife to elderly woman's throat. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 8 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2026-07-21 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Road Traffic Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime

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