Man jailed for attempted robbery - Slough

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail for an attempted robbery in Slough.

Ashley Smith, aged 36, of Farnham Road, Slough, was sentenced on 3 July at Reading Crown Court.

He pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and assault occasioning actual bodily harm at an earlier hearing on 3 June at the same court.

At around 11.20am on Saturday 16 March this year, Smith attempted to steal an E-bike from a man in Farnham Road.

During the altercation, Smith produced a lock knife and assaulted the man. The victim, in his sixties, received minor injuries.

Smith was arrested by officers four days later before being released on police bail under strict conditions.

After failing to adhere to the restrictions, Smith was rearrested on 2 May before being charged and remanded into custody.

Investigating officer PC Beth Neville, of the Priority Crime Team, based at Slough police station, said: "I am very pleased with this result and happy that the victim has received the justice they so rightly deserve.

"I would also like to thank the local community for providing information that proved to be vital in our investigation."

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