Stuntman who played parachuting Queen at London 2012 jailed

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A stuntman has been jailed for pushing his former girlfriend down a set of stairs. Gary Connery, who became well known after jumping from a helicopter while doubling for the queen at the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, was convicted by a jury for grievous bodily harm in a case of domestic violence.

The 53-year-old was sentenced to 18 months after the victim's shoulder was "shattered" after the pair argued in their home. Judge Nigel Daly, sentencing Connery at Oxford Crown Court on Tuesday, said: “It is abundantly clear that you have shown absolutely no remorse for what happened and accept no fault on your behalf.” Read more: Ryan Giggs takes to the stand after telling trial 'I did not consciously try to hurt Kate' A restraining order was imposed to prevent him from contacting the victim indefinitely.

Connery, from Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, who has also worked on films such as Indiana Jones, pushed his then-partner down a flight of stairs in their home on October 23, 2020.

She suffered a broken shoulder and a cut to her head. The couple, who had been drinking wine, had a row about who would turn off a light and shut a gate.