A Windsor man has been sentenced for assault after knocking a man unconscious in Slough, resulting in him being rushed to hospital.

Junior Lopez, aged 27, of Paddock Close, Windsor, approached the victim, a man in his twenties, in Stoke Poges Lane and assaulted him on May 25.

The victim was knocked unconscious and was taken to hospital. He was later discharged.

Lopex appeared at a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Wednesday, November 16, and pleaded guilty to one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Isabelle Harvey, based at Slough police station, said “Lopez violently assaulted the victim in which he obtained terrible injuries to his face. 

“I’m pleased that he has been sentenced and will serve time in prison for his actions.

“Thames Valley Police works tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.”

Lopez was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment.