A DRUG dealer has been jailed after a failed attempt to flee police by jumping over garden fences.

Stephen Sesay, of Charles Street in Reading, was convicted after police caught him red-handed with a 'large amount of class A drugs'.

The 20 year old was witnessed getting out a vehicle on January 6, 2020, where he was suspected to be involved in drug dealing.

Police attempted to perform a stop check at 4.15pm in Prince of Wales Avenue, Reading, and Sesay tried to flee by leading police on a chase through a garden, over fences, and into a park.

He was caught and found in possession of a large amount of class A drugs.

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Thames Valley Police arrested him and Sesay was charged the following day.

Sesay was brought before Reading Crown Court on Thursday, February 27, where he pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to supply heroin and one count of possession with intent to supply cocaine.

He was sentenced to a total of two and a half years in prison.

Investigating officer PC Katie Poole of the Reading Stronghold team said: “This conviction is another excellent result and I am pleased with the hard work of officers which brought Sesay to justice.

“Through the Stronghold campaign, Thames Valley Police will continue their work with partners to prevent serious and organised crime and exploitation within our communities.

“Thames Valley Police has launched the #TrueCosts campaign which is highlighting the real and far reaching impact of casual drug use in the Thames Valley.

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“Currently there are a number of active organised crime groups involved in the supply of drugs in the community, these groups exploit children and target vulnerable teenagers to involve them in the drug trade. For more details please visit our dedicated website www.thamesvalley.police.uk/truecosts for advice.

“If you have any information about drug dealing in your community, please contact us on 101, or make a report online. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”