A man who sprayed ammonia into the face of a Met officer before threatening him with a gun has been jailed

James Boyle, 22 of Pulross Road, Brixton, was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment at Kingston Crown Court on Monday, 13 March having pleaded guilty at the same court on 11 November 2022 to the following offences:

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– Administering a poison or noxious substance with intent;
– Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence;
– Using a firearm with intent;
– Assault (Actual Bodily Harm);
– Possession of a bladed article (knife);
– Possession of a bladed article (axe);
– Having a corrosive substance in a public place