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Crossbow Attacker Sentenced to Nine Years for Assault

8/20/2025

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Jason King, 54, received a nine-year sentence for attacking PC Curtis Foster with a crossbow after stabbing a neighbor on May 10, 2024.
PC Foster suffered serious injuries but has since fully recovered.
Detective Inspector Nick Hind highlighted King's danger to the community and law enforcement.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct completed an investigation, commending the incident response.

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Story summary

Jason King, 54, received a nine-year sentence for attacking PC Curtis Foster with a crossbow after stabbing a neighbor on May 10, 2024.
PC Foster suffered serious injuries but has since fully recovered.
Detective Inspector Nick Hind highlighted King's danger to the community and law enforcement.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct completed an investigation, commending the incident response.