A READING man is facing nine years in jail after pleading guilty to a pre-Christmas robbery.
Jermaine Walker, 37 and of Linden Road, off Shinfield Road, pleaded guilty to one count of robbery and was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on Friday, February 11.
The court heard that around 2.34am on Saturday, December 11, 2020, Walker assaulted a man in his thirties as he withdrew £180 from a cash machine in Morrison’s car park on Basingstoke Road in Whitley.
Walker’s victim was left with multiple injuries including a broken nose, fractures to his face, broken ribs and a punctured lung.
He required hospital treatment for these injuries.
Walker was arrested on Sunday, February 21 last year, and charged on Friday, May 28, of the same year.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Emma Pointon, of the Priority Crime Team based at Reading police station, said: “I am pleased that Walker pleaded guilty to this offence and has now been sentenced for his behaviour.
“I believe that this sentence shows that the action taken by Walker won’t be tolerated.
“Thames Valley Police works tirelessly to ensure that offenders are brought to justice and will continue to do so.”
