A VIOLENT attacker who left his victim with a broken nose, punctured lung, and broken ribs has been jailed for nine years.

Jermaine Walker, of Linden Road, Reading pleaded guilty to the vicious attack in which he stole £180 from his victim.

The 37 year old targeted the victim - a man in his thirties -  as he withdrew the cash from an ATM in Morrison's car park on Basingstoke Road.

The victim was left with a number of injuries when it happened on December 11, 2020, shortly after 2.30am.

Injuries including a broken nose, fractures to his face, broken ribs and a punctured lung. The victim required hospital treatment, he has since been discharged.

Walker was arrested on February 21, 2021, and charged on May 28, 2021.

He pleaded guilty to one count of robbery at Reading Crown Court on Friday, February 11, and was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Emma Pointon, of the Priority Crime Team, based at Reading police station, said: “I am pleased that Walker pleaded guilty to this offence and has now been sentenced for his behaviour.

“I believe that this sentence shows that the action taken by Walker won’t be tolerated.

“Thames Valley Police works tirelessly to ensure that offenders are brought to justice and will continue to do so.”