Man sentenced for attempted kidnap in Caversham
It's after man tried to get a woman into his car
A man has been sentenced for an attempted kidnap in Caversham.
32-year-old Ashley Canavan of Addington Road in Northamptonshire, pleaded guilty to a Section 4 Public Order offence, common assault, driving a motor vehicle otherwise in accordance with license and use of a motor vehicle in a public place without third party insurance at Reading Magistrates Court.
Canavan was sentenced to three months in prison and disqualified from driving for six months.
The incident occurred at around 10.35pm on Wednesday (23/2).
The victim, a woman in her twenties, was out running when she was followed by a black vehicle.
The woman was followed down Church Street, Prospect Street, and then Gosbrook Road.
Canavan shouted at the victim before trying to get her into the car.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Grace Dooey, based at Reading police station, said:
“Thames Valley Police are committed to protecting women and ensuring that women are able to feel safe.
“This result demonstrates that this offenders actions were unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”