Gary Connery, who parachuted into London 2012 opening ceremony, convicted of grievous bodily harm

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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