Appeal for witnesses following assault – Reading

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

The incident occurred at around 6.10pm yesterday (25/8), on the towpath between the River Spice restaurant and the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

A fight broke out and two offenders assaulted the victim, a man in his forties, and a weapon was located near to the incident.

One of the offenders is described as a white man, at around 5ft 9ins tall and of medium build. He was wearing a white t-shirt, and had short hair or was bald.

One man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

The victim sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Sam Toulson, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this assault to please come forward.

“It happened on the towpath, where a large number of people will have been in the area for Reading Festival, so I am confident that this incident will have been seen.

“Anyone with information or footage relating to the assault should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240408921.

“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.”

JS

Notes to editor: A 45-year-old man, of no fixed abode, has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a knife/sharp pointed article in a public place. He remains in custody.