A READING man has been jailed for an incident of grievous bodily harm following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
Jake Carter, aged 25 and of Recreation Road, Tilehurst, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to section 18 assault, occasioning GBH with intent, at Reading Crown Court on Friday, December 2.
At around 10pm on Friday, February 25, Carter struck a man in his twenties in the face with a pool cue.
The victim suffered a broken jaw in several places.
Carter was arrested on 14 March and charged on 16 August.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Alan Pearcy, of Reading CID, said: “This was a shocking assault in a busy pub, resulting in the victim receiving serious injuries.
“I am pleased that Carter has received a prison sentence and I commend the victim for supporting the police investigation.
“Thames Valley Police will robustly investigate offences of this nature and bring offenders to justice.”
