Two jailed after serious assault in Basingstoke

Two men have been jailed after a serious assault in Basingstoke.

A 28-year-old man was approached by two men asking for a lift on Stag Hill on 28 October 2017.

When he declined, he was subjected to a sustained attack from both men.

During the assault, he was shot repeatedly in the face, arm and back with a BB gun.

This left him with significant injuries that required surgery.

George James, 23, of Gershwin Road, Basingstoke and Travis Taylor, 21, of Branton Close, Basingstoke both pleaded guilty to:

GBH with intent
• possession of an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence

James was sentenced on 19 January at Winchester Crown Court to 10 years in prison, followed by five years on licence for a dangerous offender.

Taylor was jailed on 19 January for eight years.