A 25-year-old man who slashed his victim's back repeatedly with a machete as he tried to get away has been jailed for 12 years.

Aman Khan, of Chestnut Avenue, Slough, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court on Monday last week after a four day trial. A jury found him guilty unanimously of wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.

The 27-year-old victim was on his own in Humber Way, Slough on the evening of May 13 last year when he was approached by Khan who attacked him with the machete.

He ran to a nearby property but as he arrived outside Khan hit the victim's back numerous times before running away.

The victim sustained three deep slash lacerations across his back and a fractured shoulder. Khan was arrested on June 8 and charged the following day.

He was sent to prison for 12 years with four years extended licence.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Mohammed Rashid, said: “Aman intended to cause serious harm to the victim in this incident, which took place outside in view of members of the public.

“Thames Valley Police will not tolerate such offences and we will work tirelessly to ensure violent offenders, such as Khan, are brought to face justice.

“Khan now has a substantial time in prison to reflect upon his actions.”