A photograph has been published showing a repeat offender who received a prison term for rendering a police officer unconscious while cycling.

Gabriel Chamberlain, residing in Southfield Park, Oxford, had been scheduled to face trial at Oxford Crown Court on Wednesday, May 20.

The man, aged 52, had entered a not guilty plea to charges of wounding with intent against PC Jack McCormack in Oxford on November 16 the previous year.

However, prior to the commencement of proceedings, he admitted guilt to a section 20 charge, which relates to wounding without intent.

Chamberlain additionally received sentences for 14 shoplifting offences, two break-ins at non-residential properties, five bicycle thefts, refusal to provide a drug test sample, failure to appear in court as required, and a common assault against a retail worker committed earlier the same year.

The court was informed that on November 16 the previous year, police identified Chamberlain because he was sought for earlier crimes. He mounted a bicycle and rode off.

Officers observed him and PC McCormack exited his vehicle before running after him. A collision occurred at full speed.

The policeman lost consciousness and was losing a considerable amount of blood. PC McCormack sustained fractures to his eye socket, cheekbone and jaw.

Chamberlain attempted to ride away but was forced to the ground and taken into custody.

Upon his arrest, officers discovered Chamberlain was carrying a knife.

The court was informed he had amassed 80 prior convictions for over 150 offences.

The court also learned Chamberlain was the individual who voiced opposition to a tree’s removal in Bonn Square more than 15 years earlier.

For the totality of offences, Judge Ian Pringle KC imposed a custodial sentence of 40 months on Chamberlain.