AN EMMER GREEN man has been jailed for six years for modern slavery offences.
Romario Harding, 27, and of Birchwood Close, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for subjecting a man in his 40s to forced labour between October 2020 and May last year.
On May 5 last year Harding attacked the victim with a machete.
He was arrested on the same day and charged two days later.
At Reading Crown Court, Harding pleaded guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on September 8, last year, and was found guilty by unanimous jury of one count of modern slavery, following a four day trial, on December 23.
He was sentenced on Friday, February 25.
Investigating officer, detective Sergeant James Jackson, based at Reading police station, said: “This is a great outcome for victims of these types of offences.
“Thames Valley Police are committed to investigating allegations of Modern Day Slavery offences, and work hard to gain positive outcomes for the victims.”
“The sentence imposed reflects the seriousness of his behaviour as Harding caused great distress to the victim over an extended period of time.”
He added: “I wish to thank the victim for his continued support throughout this entire investigation and for his bravery and courage in giving evidence during the trial.”
