THIS is the moment a man deliberately drove his car into a man on a bike in Reading.

Mark Whittaker, 45, of no fixed abode, was jailed today at Reading Crown Court.

He drove his car from Portsmouth to Reading and waited outside the address of his victim, Darren Fordred, on October 12.

He waited for Mr Fordred to leave his house on his bicycle before driving 'at speed' into the 38-year-old.

Mr Fordred was left with life-threatening injuries at the time of the attack, including several breaks to his legs.

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The impact lifted him from his bike and caused him to hit his head on Whittaker's windscreen before the vehicle launched him through metal railings, causing fractures to both his femurs.

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Reading Chronicle:

Before sentencing Whittaker to 21 years in prison, judge Heather Norton said that Whittaker's intention had been to kill, and told the court that he had sent threatening messages to Mr Fordred.

She also said that due to the danger Whittaker poses, his 21 year sentence would be accompanied by an extended licence period of 24 years.

Investigating officer detective constable Peter Cave, of Force CID based at Reading police station, said: "Whittaker’s actions that evening will have a life-long impact on Mr Fordred.

"This was a horrific and totally unnecessary attack in which Whittaker callously and deliberately used his vehicle as a weapon.

"This was a pre-meditated attack, given that Whittaker had driven from Portsmouth to confront his victim.

"He had ample opportunity to reconsider his actions, but went ahead with this vicious attack.

"He knew the dangerous nature of his decision, and after the jury rejected his not guilty plea and convicted him of attempted murder, Whittaker repeatedly failed to show any remorse for his actions.

"I hope the sentence handed down by the court can bring some kind of closure to Mr Fordred and his family.

"I would like to praise him for his courage throughout this ordeal, and Whittaker will now have a lengthy spell in prison to reflect on the reckless actions he and he alone, decided to take that morning."