Lama was arrested and charged for the offence on October 6, 2020. He pleaded guilty to one count of burglary with intent to steal at Reading Crown Court on Friday (May 21). He was sentenced to three years and ten months’ imprisonment. Investigating officer Detective Constable Steven Baggaley, based at Maidenhead police station said: “Nikhil Lama entered the property with clear intentions to steal despite knowing that victims would be present within the house and carried out this violent and abhorrent act with disregard of the consequences. “I would like to thank the victims in showing courage throughout this violent and disgusting ordeal, which was carried out in a place where they should feel safe, and the community of Priors Road in coming together and assisting us in our enquiries.