Three men have been jailed after they posed as police officers and entered a home in Slough.

Ian Scott, aged 31, of Lyle Square, Milngavie, Liam Bainbridge, aged 35, of Orbiston Place, Clydebank, and Michael Mccoogan, aged 34, of Whitehill Crescent, Clydebank, all in Scotland, were sentenced for one count each of aggravated burglary and possession of a firearm with intent at Reading Crown Court on Friday, April 5.

On June 21 last year, Scott, Bainbridge and Mccoogan dressed as police officers and entered a property on Spackmans Way, Slough with two firearms and a knife.

The victims defended themselves and the three men left the scene empty handed, leaving a firearm at the scene.

The three men were arrested and charged on June 22, 2023.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Kerry Woods, based at Slough police station, said: “Tragic events show just how dangerous these weapons are to innocent members of the public and I am glad they were seized before they were able to cause devastating harm.

“I hope that Scott, Bainbridge and Mccogan will use their time in prison productively and reflect on their actions.

“We will always work with our partners to take these weapons off the streets and bring the people who use them to endanger our communities to justice.

The three men were each sentenced to nine years’ in prison.