Man convicted in connection with serious assault and weapons incident – High Wycombe

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, a man has been convicted in connection with a serious assault and weapons incident in High Wycombe.

At Aylesbury Crown Court today (31/10), Jason King, aged 54, of School Close, High Wycombe, pleaded guilty to one count of section 20 grievous bodily harm and affray.

In an earlier hearing at the same court on 20 September, King had pleaded guilty to section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to a serious assault on police officer PC Curtis Foster, in which he shot the officer with a crossbow.

He had also pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon, namely a crossbow, and possession of a bladed article at the same hearing.

Two other charges on the indictment, criminal damage and cultivation of cannabis, will lie on file.

At around 6pm on 10 May this year, King was involved in an altercation with a neighbour on School Close, ending with him stabbing the victim, a man in his sixties, to the stomach before leaving.

Police were called and when the first, unarmed officers arrived, King started shooting at them with a crossbow out of the window of his address.

Armed officers were on their way but King then came out of the address with the crossbow so the officers withdrew, with King hitting PC Foster in the leg.

PC Foster has since made a full recovery and has returned to duties.

A police dog handler and dog confronted King, before armed officers then arrived and confronted King, shooting him in the abdomen.

The assault victim was also treated in hospital for minor injuries and was discharged on the same day.

King was taken to hospital under police supervision with potentially life-changing injuries but was discharged ten days later, when he was arrested and taken to police custody. He was charged on 22 May.

King has been remanded into custody and will appear at the same court for sentencing on 31 January 2025.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Nick Hind, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “This was a serious incident and thankfully, the victims in this case, including our officer, have made full recoveries.

“I would like to thank the local community for their support during and after the incident.

“King has now admitted the offences and will be sentenced in due course.”

Notes to Editors

Following the incident the Force made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the incident due to the circumstances. The IOPC investigation is ongoing.

JD/KB