A "VIOLENT" attacker who stabbed a man three times in Bracknell has been jailed.

On Thursday, August 27, police were called to reports of three men fighting and a stabbing at the rear of Newlands Place Flats, Bracknell.

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The victim was a 28-year-old man, who was stabbed three times in the side and required hospital treatment.

Matthew Viccars, from Reading, was identified the following day and was arrested.

The victim underwent emergency surgery where he had his spleen removed.

He has since made a recovery, but will be on medication for the rest of his life.

Viccars was charged on 29 August.

At a hearing in September at Reading Crown Court, Viccars, 38, of Pitcroft Avenue, Reading, pleaded guilty to the offences.

Returning to the same court on Thursday (November 5), Viccars was sentenced to a total of six years’ imprisonment.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Erika King, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: "This was a violent incident and Viccars had armed himself with a knife, knowing full well the risk of causing serious harm.

"The victim in this incident suffered serious injuries as a result of the altercation and these are life-changing as he will now need medication for the rest of his life.

"The ripples of serious violence and knife crime are far-reaching.

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"It affects the victims, their families, and our communities, and Thames Valley Police's officers and staff work tirelessly with partners, including our communities, to tackle serious violence and knife crime.

"Viccars will now serve a lengthy term of imprisonment to reflect on his actions, and I hope that this sentence will provide the victim with at least some closure."