A man has been jailed after a jury found him guilty of a 'horrendous attack' on a woman in Sandhurst.

Patrick Blenman, aged 56, of Consort Avenue, Cambridge, appeared at Reading Crown Court today (April 21) where his sentence was read out following a trial last month.

In the early hours of August 10, 2021, Blenham assaulted his former partner, a 32-year-old woman, at a property in Sandhurst.

He then padlocked the victim inside the address before setting a fire by the front door.

The victim had no choice but to escape the property by jumping from a third floor window.

Blenham was arrested by Thames Valley Police on the same day as the offence and he was subsequently charged.

In court, a unanimous jury found Blenham guilty of one count of assault, one count of arson and one count of false imprisonment.

The jury found Blenham not guilty of one count of making threats to kill, following a five day trial.

Senior Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Ryan Powell said: “I’m pleased that Patrick Blenman has been jailed for this horrendous attack on his former partner.

“This was an extremely traumatic experience for the victim, who was padlocked inside a building by Benham, before he then set a fire to the front door.

“The victim had to escape the building by jumping from a third floor window. She sustained injuries from both the assault and jumping from the window as well as psychological trauma from the incident. The victim was supported by specially trained officers while at court."

Blenham has been jailed for two and a half years.