Man who shot PC with crossbow jailed for nine years
Published: 8/20/2025

Former computer worker Jason King, 55, from Buckinghamshire, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for shooting a police officer with a crossbow following a neighbour dispute incident. King also wounded a neighbour's partner in the stomach during the 2024 incident. The judge highlighted King's actions as evidence of him targeting police officers intentionally, showcasing a significant risk he posed. Despite a history of mental health issues, King's actions were deemed serious and out of character, leading to a substantial prison sentence for the attack.