A 25-year-old has been jailed after breaking his victims jaw in an incident at a Reading pub.

Thames Valley Police reported that Jake Carter, aged 25, of Recreation Road, Tilehurst, pleaded guilty to an incident of GBH at The Victoria public house in Norcot Road.

The victim, a man in his twenties suffered a broken jaw in several places after Carter struck him in the face with a pool cue on February 25.

Following his arrest on March 14 and the charge on 16 August, he appeared in Reading Crown Court on Friday, December 2 and pleaded guilty to section 18 assault occasioning GBH with intent.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Alan Pearcy, of Reading CID, said: “This was a shocking assault in a busy pub, resulting in the victim receiving serious injuries.

“I am pleased that Carter has received a prison sentence and I commend the victim for supporting the police investigation.”

Carter was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison.

“Thames Valley Police will robustly investigate offences of this nature and bring offenders to justice," added Officer Pearcy