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A NUDIST dubbed "Naked Carpenter" has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for stabbing a cop 23 times with a pair of scissors.

Robert Jenner, 50, has been convicted of the attempted murder of Kent PC Sean Quinn after stabbing him in the head, face and neck.

Robert Jenner being arrested
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Footage shows Robert Jenner being arrestedCredit: Kent Police/PA
Undated handout photo issued by Kent Police of Robert Jenner who has been sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment. Robert Jenner, 50, was convicted of the attempted murder of Kent Police Constable Sean Quinn after stabbing him in the head, face and neck on June 15 2023 at the defendant’s flat in Maidstone. Issue date: Tuesday February 4, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story COURTS Maidstone . Photo credit should read: Kent Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.
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Jenner has now been sentenced to 30 years in jailCredit: Kent Police/PA
FILE PICTURE - Naturist Rob Jenner. See SWNS story SWMRnaked. A man charged with trying to murder a policeman with a pair of scissors is a naturist former squaddie dubbed 'the naked carpenter'. A police constable in his 50s, was airlifted to a London hospital after suffering stab wounds last Thursday night. He has since been discharged and is recovering at home. Robert Jenner, 48, was arrested in Maidstone on Thursday night and was charged with attempted murder.
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The 50-year-old stabbed a cop with scissors 23 timesCredit: SWNS

Cops had gone to Jenner's flat in Albion Place on June 15, 2023, after allegations of indecent exposure in nearby Mote Park, Kent Police said.

The force said Jenner was butt naked when officers arrived and had barricaded his front door with furniture, refusing to let police inside.

After officers got into the flat he fled into a darkened room, police said.

PC Quinn followed and was immediately set on with a pair of scissors by Jenner.

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Jenner repeatedly stabbed PC Quinn in the head, face, neck and limbs.

The assault only ended when PC Quinn's colleagues came to his aid, police said.

Jurors returned a majority verdict in December finding Jenner guilty of attempted murder.

The trial at Maidstone Crown Court had seen body-worn footage of the attack where Jenner "launched" himself at the officer, who was seen screaming for help with a bloodied face.

Jenner had been released from prison two days before the incident, having served a sentence for breaching a court order banning him from wearing see-through clothing, his trial heard.

He previously gained fame as the "Naked Carpenter" for doing woodwork in the nude.

Jenner did not attend his trial or give evidence, but denied attempted murder and wounding with intent.

Police said he was again absent on Tuesday when the judge passed a sentence of 30 years imprisonment.

He was deemed "dangerous" and will have to serve at least two-thirds before he can apply for parole, officers said.

Kent Police said Jenner will then be subject to an extended licence period of five years.

Chief Superintendent Neil Loudon said: "Jenner was responsible for a sustained and savage attack against a frontline police officer dedicated to serving his local community.

This terrifying ordeal lasted more than 20 seconds and only ended when colleagues were able to intervene and assist the officer in restraining Jenner.

"Jenner has inflicted some of the worst injuries to a constable I have ever seen and this case is also a reminder of the challenges police officers face through their readiness to confront danger and protect others.

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"Throughout all the court proceedings Jenner has displayed his clear contempt for the law and has also remained unrepentant for his shocking actions.

He remains a serious and substantial threat to the public and will now rightly be in prison for a very long time.

FILE PICTURE - Naturist Rob Jenner. See SWNS story SWMRnaked. A man charged with trying to murder a policeman with a pair of scissors is a naturist former squaddie dubbed 'the naked carpenter'. A police constable in his 50s, was airlifted to a London hospital after suffering stab wounds last Thursday night. He has since been discharged and is recovering at home. Robert Jenner, 48, was arrested in Maidstone on Thursday night and was charged with attempted murder.
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Jenner initially denied stabbing the police officerCredit: SWNS
FILE PICTURE - Naturist Rob Jenner. See SWNS story SWMRnaked. A man charged with trying to murder a policeman with a pair of scissors is a naturist former squaddie dubbed 'the naked carpenter'. A police constable in his 50s, was airlifted to a London hospital after suffering stab wounds last Thursday night. He has since been discharged and is recovering at home. Robert Jenner, 48, was arrested in Maidstone on Thursday night and was charged with attempted murder.
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He remains a serious threat to the public, cops sayCredit: SWNS
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