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Police officer describes moment he was shot with crossbow - as attacker jailed

On Wednesday at Aylesbury Crown Court, Jason King was jailed and given an additional three years on extended licence after stabbing his neighbour Alistair Mahwuto and shooting a police officer with a crossbow on 10 May last year at School Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.
The dispute began after King called police about broken windows, with Judge Jonathan Cooper noting the attack was driven by "revenge" and a "sense of grievance," while Mr Kimsey said a "worsening mental condition" contributed.
An officer suffered a two to three-centimetre leg wound near an artery after Jason King fired multiple shots from an upstairs window on School Close and persisted in aiming the crossbow at officers.
An investigation praised the officers' conduct and judgment, with the police watchdog commending their actions and the injured police officer saying the attack changed his outlook and increased his protectiveness toward colleagues.
Mr Kimsey noted the crossbow was legally owned and cost less than £20, while Judge Jonathan Cooper said `I note that you purchased the crossbow, I don't accept it was for recreational purposes. I consider that this was an attempt by you to arm yourself in the event of need`.

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