Appeal for witnesses following assault – Reading

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in Reading.

At around 4pm on Sunday (10/7) the victim, a 36-year-old man, was sat in the park just off George Street, connecting Oxford Road and Great Knollys Street, when he was assaulted following a verbal argument with a group of three men. The victim was hit in the face with a blunt object that knocked him to the ground.

The victim sustained serious injuries to his left eye and cheek. He received treatment at the Royal Berkshire Hospital and has since been discharged.

The offender who hit the victim is described as a black man and approximately 5ft 7ins tall. He was wearing a black top, black shorts, black trainers and a black baseball hat.

Investigating Officer, Police Constable Jessica Higgins, based at Reading police station, said: “I would like to appeal to anybody who may have been in this area during this time or driving past and witnessed anything, or have dash cam footage, to please get in touch.

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43220304014.

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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Notes to Editors

Clarification added around location of George Street in Reading.