Man sentenced for attempted murder – Slough

Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been sentenced to sixteen years after being convicted of attempted murder and attempted robbery in Slough.

Said Nassor, aged 29, formerly of Sharney Avenue, Slough, was today (20/06) sentenced at Reading Crown Court.

In addition to his custodial sentence Nassor, will be on license for five years on release.

Nassor pleaded guilty to one count each of attempted murder, attempted robbery and possession of a knife in a public place at earlier hearings at the same court.

At around 8.30am on Saturday 25 March last year, Nassor approached a man he did not know in Yew Tree Road and used a knife to cut across the man’s neck.

The victim, in his fifties from Slough, received serious injuries and was taken to hospital. He was later discharged.

At around at 10:30am on Monday 27 March last year, Nassor entered Barclay’s Bank in Slough and demanded £10,000 whilst being in possession of a knife. He did not threaten anyone with the knife. Officers attended the scene and Nassor was arrested.

On 23 August last year, Nassor was charged.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Stuart May, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “These incidents were very concerning and it was extremely lucky that the victim of the stabbing survived his injuries.

“It is apparent that the victim and Nassor had never met and did not have any sort of altercation; Nassor randomly went up behind the victim and attacked him.

“Thankfully, such stranger attacks are extremely rare.

“Following the stabbing on Yew Tree Road, an investigation was immediately launched and significant enquiries were ongoing in order to identify the offender.

“The incident at the bank was attended by officers immediately and Nassor was detained.

“Further investigation then linked the two offences and Nassor was charged and remanded in August for both the attempted murder and attempted robbery.

“We would like to thank the victims for their support throughout our investigation.”

GFL