A 40-year-old man has been jailed for two and a half years after threatening a victim with a handgun in Bracknell.

Lee Guyett, of The Ring, Bracknell attended Reading Crown Court on Monday, January 22 where he pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and two counts of racially/religiously aggravated fear/provocation of violence by words/writing.

The incident occurred at around 8:45 pm on July 20 last year at Campion House off Jock’s Lane when a man in his 20s and a group of men were searching for a stolen motorbike.

While there, the victim was challenged by a man who produced a golf club and asked why he was in the area.

After challenging them, Guyett joined the scene where he began to threaten the victim with a handgun whilst the man with a golf club attempted to calm him.

When police attended the scene, Guyett was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm and for his racially aggravated behaviour.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Charlotte Hilton said: “This was a very scary incident for those involved but fortunately, no one was physically injured.

“Lee Guyett threatened someone with a firearm and racially abused our officers, behavior that Thames Valley Police will never tolerate.

“Guyett will now have time to reflect on his unacceptable actions in prison.”

During the sentencing, Guyett was found not guilty of another count of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

A 45-year-old from Datchet was also arrested but has since been released with no further action.