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Countdown champion charged with stabbing a rival contestant at tournament
A Countdown champion and maths graduate, 30, has been arrested following an alleged attack at a tournament in Blackpool, where he was said to have been a competitor
Former Countdown champion John Cowen has been arrested following an alleged attack at a tournament in Blackpool (Image: Channel 4)We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. John, who scored the third highest total in the 2017 series of Countdown and spotted the nine-letter word 'Spreading', is facing charges of section 18 - wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article. John scored the third highest total in the 2017 series of Countdown (Image: Channel 4)Despite missing out on joining the 800 club by just one point, he managed to achieve four centuries and won all eight of his heat games.
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