Two men have been jailed over a fight at a Slough cannabis factory where one of the men fired a fake gun, causing panic among nearby residents. 

On January 12, in the early hours of the morning, police responded to reports of a large fight in London Road, near to the junction of Kaywood Close.

Officers found that moments before the fight, Eringlen Cani, 23, of Ivanhoe Drive in Harrow, and Andi Cera, 23 of Cassio Road in Watford, had been inside a property where they had been growing cannabis.

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During the fight, Cani brandished a realistic-looking imitation gun and discharged it, causing alarm in nearby homes. 

Cani was arrested at the scene on January 12, and charged on January 24. Cera was arrested on April 5 and charged the day after.

Now the two men have been sentenced at a hearing at Reading Crown Court. 

Cani was sentenced to four years and eight months in jail. He had pleaded guilty to one count each of cannabis production and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Cera was sentenced to four years and six months in jail. He had pleaded guilty to one count each of cannabis production and violent disorder.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Matthew Rees, said the incident had caused "great concern" for nearby residents.

He said: “I am satisfied that Cera and Cani have been sentenced for their crimes.

“They were clearly involved in the production of cannabis and involved in this disturbance.

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“Cani used an imitation firearm in order to intimidate others, this caused great concern within the community and residents were in fear of what might happen.

“Thames Valley Police remains committed to bringing to justice those who involve themselves in serious violence and also those are involved in the production of drugs on our streets.

“In this case the evidence gathered led to both men pleading guilty and I hope this conviction shows that we will investigate incidents such as this thoroughly in order to bring people before the courts.”