A MAN has been jailed for five years for grievous bodily harm.

Japhet Osei, aged 23, of Beecham Road in Reading, pleaded guilty to two charges at Reading Crown Court on Friday.

This was in connection with two female victims having contracted HIV from Osei in 2015 and 2016, despite him knowing he was infected.

Osei was charged on July 4.

Detective constable Amy-Jane Rogers, said: “I would like to thank the victims for their continued bravery throughout this long investigation.

“With their support Osei was brought before the courts and after pleading guilty was sentenced to five years in prison.

“The victims will have to live with the actions of Osei for the rest of their lives.”