A man has been jailed for putting a police officer in a headlock among other offences while a Section 60 order was in place in Slough. 

Tazarab Mahmoud Bashir, aged 45, of no fixed abode, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison at Reading Crown Court.

He pleaded guilty at the same court to two counts of assault on an emergency worker and one count each of intentional strangulation and having an article with a blade or a point.

At around 9.30am on September 2, Bashir was stopped by two police officers at Hatfield Car Park in Slough, where a Section 60 order was in place.

One of the officers stopped Bashir going down a central stairwell in the car park but he became argumentative and aggressive.

The second officer was called to assist – via police radio – and attempted to help in handcuffing Bashir.

Bashir then put the second officer in a headlock and obstructed his windpipe, making him unable to breathe for several seconds.

Bashir was arrested at the scene for assaulting an officer but managed to run down the stairs onto Herschel Street.

However, he ran into the path of a Police Community Support Officer who detained him until the arresting officer could catch up and put him in handcuffs.

After his arrest, Bashir was found in possession of cannabis and a small lock knife.

He was charged the next day.

The two victims - one woman and one man - were both officers. The male officer sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.

Senior investigating officer Detective Sergeant Gemma Mulcaster said: “This was a violent and disturbing assault on our on-duty officers who were trying to protect their community.

“One officer was described as looking lifeless as Bashir strangled him with such force that he struggled breathing for several seconds.

“I am pleased that Bashir received a custodial sentence for his actions and hope this result demonstrates that violence will not be tolerated.

“If you are a victim, or suspect someone is a victim of crime, please contact the force. We have specialist trained officers who will listen and support you.

“You can contact us via our website, by calling 101, or by visiting a police station.”