A POLICE photograph has been released of a man who was jailed after pulling a woman from the car by her neck, stealing the vehicle and crashing in it in Reading.

Mohamed Hamza, of Liverpool Road, was found guilty on June 5 of one count of robbery and one count of driving with no insurance after the incident on October 29 last year.

The 20-year-old was sentenced on July 18 at Reading Crown Court by Judge Hassan Khan.

Read the sentencing here: Man jailed after pulling woman from car before stealing and crashing it

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Brandon Morley, of Reading CID, said: “I am pleased that Hamza will spend four and a half years in prison as a result of his actions.

“Thames Valley Police works tirelessly to bring offenders to justice and I hope this case serves as an example that we will pursue you and ensure you are put before the courts.”