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10th Dec 2010
Man jailed for the attempted murder of police officer and robbery of betting shop
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A man who was released from prison on licence only days before stabbing a police officer in Bracknell and robbing a betting shop has been jailed for life.
Kes Nattris, aged 28, of no fixed abode, was jailed for life for attempting to murder a police officer, with a determinate sentence of 25 years. He received life imprisonment for robbery and a four year sentence for being in possession of an offensive weapon. These are to be served concurrently.
The sentences were heard at Reading Crown Court this afternoon (10/12) and come into affect from today (10/12).
On Thursday last week (2/12), Nattris was found guilty of attempted murder by a unanimous verdict following a trial at Reading Crown Court.
He was remanded in custody to await sentencing today (10/12). Nattris pleaded guilty to robbery and possession of an offensive weapon at an earlier hearing.
On Wednesday 19 May 2010, only five days after being released from prison having
served a sentence for committing 11 robberies at off-
The 28-
“Give me all the money and their won’t be a seen" (sic). The staff member asked Nattris
whether he was joking, to which he replied:
"No." Det Con Luke Simms -
During the arrest attempt, Det Con Simms recalled being lunged at and Nattris running off. Det Con Child noticed blood on Det Con Simms' shirt and immediately thought that he had been stabbed. The pair went back into Corals where Det Con Child administered first aid before being joined by paramedics. The seriously injured officer was taken to Frimley Park Hospital. The consultant who saw Det Con Simms upon admission realised that his condition was critical and required immediate emergency surgery to stop a severe bleed to the abdomen.
Meanwhile, officers from Thames Valley, along with an off-
The taxi was followed by these officers who provided a running commentary to officers from the Tactical Firearms Team, who stopped the vehicle in Nine Mile Ride and arrested Nattris. A knife was found in some bushes not far from Corals.
In custody, Nattris was presented with the full facts of the case, including CCTV evidence. He replied ‘no comment’ to all questions.
He was later charged with one count of robbery relating to the incident at Corals, one count of attempted murder following the critical injuries sustained by Det Con Simms, and one count of being in possession of a knife.
Det Ch Insp Steve Tolmie, senior investigating officer, said: “I am pleased with
today’s sentence which reflects the severity of the offences committed by Nattris
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“I hope that today will hopefully go some way towards helping bring closure to the victims of these incidents and their families. “Nattris showed complete disregard for the safety of any individual who decided to confront him on the day. Detectives Luke Simms and Lisa Child acted courageously in tackling him and they should be commended for their actions. The severity of this incident illustrates the type of incidents police officers can be faced with. He added: “When released from prison, Nattris failed to meet probation officers as required. His licence was therefore immediately revoked and he was actively being sought by the authorities. On the day he committed the offences in May this year, he knowingly carried a knife which he was willing to use.”
CPS reviewing lawyer Adrian Roberts said: “DC Simms was subjected to a wicked and
unnecessary knife attack by Kes Nattris, who had been released from a lengthy prison
sentence for other serious offences only days before the incident, and knew his victim
was a police officer.
“This attack has caused a great deal of distress to DC Simms, who nearly died, and to his family and colleagues. Only the skill of the surgeon saved his life. We would like to commend the bravery of DC Simms, who was doing his duty to the public by trying to arrest a man for a very serious offence. By doing so, he placed his own life in jeopardy. “Nattris has been brought before the courts and the jury has convicted him of attempted murder, having concluded that he intended to kill the officer when he stabbed him. We will prosecute people who carry knives and use them to cause harm, intimidate others and most importantly, to threaten the lives of decent people doing their legitimate business. “Today Nattris has been sent to prison for many years and justice has been served. We hope this outcome means that DC Simms can now move forward with his life.”
In 2006, Nattris, who was 23 years old at the time, was charged with 11 offences relating to robberies in the Woking, Addlestone, Wokingham and Bracknell areas in May that year. He was sentenced to seven years and nine months in prison.
Details of charge relating to incidents in Thames Valley Police Area taken from Surrey Police’s website:
- Charged with robbery violence following a robbery at Threshers Off Licence, Broad Street, Wokingham on Tuesday 9 May
- Charged with robbery violence following a robbery at The Local in Bracknell on Saturday 13 May
- Charged with attempted robbery following an incident at Co-
Op Stores, Crown Wood, Bracknell on Tuesday 16 May - Charged with robbery violence following a robbery at The Local, Bracknell on Tuesday 16 May
- Charged with robbery violence following a robbery at Threshers Off Licence, Binfield, Bracknell on Sunday 21 May
- Charged with criminal attempt following an attempt to steal money, a car and briefcase from another person in Bracknell on Tuesday 9 May
- Charged with criminal attempt following an attempt to commit a burglary in Crowthorne Road, Bracknell between Thursday 4 May and Sunday 7 May
- Charged with burglary non dwelling with intent to steal following an incident in
London Road, Binfield, Bracknell between 4 -
5 May
22nd April 2009 -
National Pubwatch -
Court Not Caution is calling
for those who assault staff working in alcohol premises to be prosecuted in court
rather than by the 'continuing trend' of disposals by way of penalty notices for
disorder.
CLICK HERE to read the full article
26th May 2009 -
There have been a number of incidents involving vehicles over the Bank Holiday weekend and Police would be interested in hearing from anyone who might have information. The incidents are as follows:
Overnight of Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd May, a silver Peugeot 305, Reg. No. W639 MMO was taken from Pondmoor Road, Easthampstead. URN 433 of 23/05 refers.
Again overnight, the lower skirt trim from a "52" plated silver VW Golf was taken and the wing mirrors broken in Ullswater, Great Hollands. URN 473 of 23/05 refers.
The front bumper from an "R" plated red VW Golf was taken during the same period in Haywood, Birch Hill. URN 1225 of 24/05 refers.
Sometime during late evening of Thursday 21st and the early hours of Friday 22nd, the front wheel arches were taken from a "52" plated silver Vauxhall Corsa in Weaver Moss, Sandhurst
In the early hours of the 22nd, a window was smashed to gain entry to a vehicle Goldsmith Way, Crowthorne where a briefcase and laptop were taken.
Again in Goldsmith Way, overnight of 21st and 22nd, entry was gained to a "56" plated VW Jetta by unknown means and a Sat Nav taken. URN 397 of 22/05 refers.
If you have any information on the incidents mentioned which might assist Police with their enquiries, please telephone 0845 8 505 505 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers Charity on 0800 555 111 and quote the URN and date where available. You can also contact the Crime & Disorder Reduction Team
on 01344 352121.
16th June 2009 -
Following a burglary non dwelling at Blue Mountain Golf Centre, Binfield at approximately 2119hrs last evening, Monday 15th June, Police are interesting in any information relating to an old green BMW with skirts, seen driving off from the scene. If such a vehicle has recently been parked up in your area, or you have witnessed any suspicious activity around a vehicle of this description, do not approach but contact the Police, quoting URN 1529 of 15/06.
Minutes of the meeting held on 8th September 2009
14th Sept 2009
There has been another theft from a motor vehicle in the Maidens Green area in a Pub car park. You can help reduce crime in several ways by warning customers not to leave property in the cars, asking staff on breaks to visit the car park and to have signs in your car park to warn customers to leave their cars empty. You should already have some signs from the police, but we now have a new supply in store. If you would like signs for your car park, contact the Crime Reduction Adviser at Bracknell on 01344 823482.
15th Oct 2009
Backing for Pub Poker
The commission has produced the leaflet titled Poker in pubs: advice on allowing poker in alcohol licensed premises as part of a campaign to educate the licensed alcohol trade about the law on equal chance gaming...
9th Oct 2009
An account from DC Luke Simms, stabbed during an incident in Bracknell this year:
While I was conducting routine enquiries at a bookmakers in Bracknell, a robbery
took place. I approached the offender to detain him, but, unknown to me, he had a
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Paramedics were called and I was taken to Frimley Park Hospital where emergency surgery was performed.
The knife used by the offender had entered my left abdomen area, cutting through the spleen, through the diaphragm and puncturing the lung.
I was not aware of the stab wound until after the offender had run from the scene. I didn’t feel any pain. When somebody told me I had been stabbed I did not at first realise how badly injured I was. It was not until a couple of minutes later that the effects of the stab wound took hold of me. I began to feel faint and was finding breathing very difficult. Unknown to me, my left lung had collapsed. At this point I was desperately trying to stay conscious and keep breathing properly. At times I felt like I was drifting away and at one stage thought I might not make it.
I spent four days in the intensive care ward and seven days in hospital in total.
Surgeons and nurses at the hospital did an incredible job in treating and caring for me.
The incident has made me aware of how big Thames Valley Police is and the support they can offer. I received hundreds of get well soon wishes and praise for my actions on the day in question from both colleagues and concerned members of the public. The attention I received from the welfare officer was vital in getting back to work. I was particularly impressed by colleagues at Bracknell who clubbed together to buy me a Playstation 3 to assist with my recovery at home, and a collection which allowed my partner and I to spend a few days away together to get our lives back on track. Off work for 3½ months, I returned in September, working restricted light duties.
On the day in question, soon after the note was passed to the cashier behind the counter I quickly realised that there was a robbery in progress, recognised Nattriss from a recent police photograph and knew that he had previous convictions for armed robbery. It was only after the incident that I actually discovered that he had previously committed 11 armed robberies in 2006, was sentenced to seven years nine months in prison, and was released on licence five days prior to committing the incidents in May this year. My family was disgusted that somebody who was clearly a threat to the public was allowed back out on the streets.
Mr Nattriss pleaded not guilty to offences involving my attack. The case was scheduled to be heard at Reading Crown Court on my 36th birthday. At court I was made aware that the defendant was represented by a QC and I was amazed at the efforts being made to exclude evidence from witnesses about Mr Nattriss' previous bad character. Likewise Mr Nattriss seemed to be dismissive of the legal process and avoided giving evidence. Thankfully the jury came back after deliberation with a unanimous guilty verdict. I am pleased with the result and hopefully Mr Nattriss will be given a long sentence which reflects the crimes committed. This will allow my family and me to have some closure and move on.
Berkshire East communications team
01753 506033.
31st March 2011
Later Opening for Royal Wedding Weekend
Pubs and restaurants will be allowed to open later during the royal wedding weekend after peers approved the move.
The House of Lords have voted in favour of the Licensing Hours Order, which has already
been passed in the House of Commons. It now only needs ministerial sign-
The Order gives pubs, restaurants and village halls the automatic right to open until 1am on Saturday 30 April, following the wedding on the Friday, and 1am on Sunday 1 May.
The rights would extend to hosting live music and other “regulated entertainment”,
as well as hot food and drink for consumption on-
The Government said the move will mean pubs avoid the burden and expense of applying for a temporary events notice, which costs £21.