Full story 📺 - Man who shot police officer after stabbing a member of the public jailed

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Jason King stabbed and wounded his neighbour before going on a rampage and chasing our officers with a crossbow. One of our officers, PC Foster, was hit by a bolt, but proceeded to continue running for approx half a kilometre to try and protect other members of the public.

Through coordinated teamwork, our officers (and PD Merlyn 🐶 who King aimed at but missed) showed immense bravery and worked together to stop King (who did not suffer serious injuries), thus prevented further casualties.

Following a mandatory referral to the IOPC, our officers were commended for their courage and professionalism. This moment reflects not just the bravery shown at the scene but the dedication of officers across our Force every single day.

At Amersham Law Courts today, Jason King, aged 55, of School Close, High Wycombe, was given an extended sentence of 12 years for section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, section 20 grievous bodily harm, affray, possession of an offensive weapon, namely a crossbow, and possession of a bladed article in a public place. The sentence consists of nine years’ imprisonment with a further three years on licence.

Full story: https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/ne...

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