A KNIFE-wielding burglar who broke into a Rugby home and assaulted the occupant has been jailed.
Amandeep Kang, 30, of Wattville Road, Birmingham, was sentenced at Warwick Crown Court to 12 years imprisonment for aggravated burglary and eight years for wounding with intent, to run concurrently.
In the early hours of July 30 last year, Kang broke into a house in Chestnut Road while holding a knife.
He demanded gold from the occupant before assaulting him and forcing him to open a safe.
The victim received multiple injuries to his face, hands and knees which required hospital treatment.
Kang denied the offences, but following a trial was found guilty by a jury.
Following the outcome, investigating officer Det Cons Jamie Russell said: “This was a terrifying experience for the victim, who was repeatedly threatened and subjected to a sustained assault by Kang.
“The motive for the offences appeared to have stemmed from a family dispute, but this was in no way a mitigation for his behaviour.
“I hope this sentence will enable the victim to gain some closure, while Kang faces justice for his actions.”
