Thames Valley Police have released images of the depraved men who have been jailed for stabbing an Afghan army veteran in the back.

Nathan Mushidi, 24, of Byegrove Court, London, appeared before Reading Crown Court this afternoon (May 29), having been convicted of Section 18 grievous bodily harm at trial last October. 

Co-conspirator Billy-Ray Barclay - who stood to be sentenced for the same offence - was not present for the hearing.

The court heard that, on April 3, 2023, the pair set upon a man with knives in Windlesham Road, Bracknell.

The man lost around 300 millilitres of blood in the attack which originated due to a dispute after Mushidi incurred £160 parking tickets whilst borrowing the veterans car.

The two men agreed to meet in Bracknell and settle the matter in a fight.

Mushidi, who acted as his drug dealer, decided to bring along Barclay, a 36-year-old Camberley resident with a history of violent offending.

Billy-Ray Barclay, aged 35, of Victoria Avenue, Camberley, was jailed for eight years and six months and Nathan Mushidi, aged 24, was jailed for six years following a hearing at Reading Crown Court on Wednesday (29/5).

Investigating officer Detective Constable Clare Hickman, of Loddon Valley CID, said: “This was a violent assault on a man that left him severely injured.

“I would like to commend the victim for the courage and bravery they displayed throughout this investigation.

“Barclay and Mushidi’s lengthy jail sentences send a clear message that we will not allow violent acts to take place in Bracknell with knives.

“Tackling knife crime is a top priority and we are working with partners to take knives off our streets. Be under no doubt, if you are caught in possession of a knife in Bracknell, we will pursue you, arrest you and place you before the courts.

“We are resolute in our determination to make our communities safer by removing knives from our streets. 

“My message to the community is if you have any information about anybody who is carrying a knife, please report this to us, either on 101 or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”