Dog walker attacked in Reading park

Police are looking for six children aged between 12 and 14

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 5th Aug 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault at Calcot in Reading.

The incident occurred between 7pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday (2/8) in Linear Park on the footpath between the railway bridge and the footpath bridge.

The victim, a man in his fifties, was walking his dog, with his partner, when he was assaulted by a group of teenagers.

The victim did not attend hospital.

The offenders are described as four white boys and two white girls, all around 12-14 years old.

The boys were tall, of slim build, wearing dark shorts and light t-shirts.

The girls were both of stocky build. One girl was wearing black shorts and a black t-shirt and the other girl was wearing pale shorts and a white t-shirt.

Investigating officer PC Sara Holmes, based at Newbury police station, said:

“I would like to appeal to anybody who may have been in this area during this time and witnessed anything to please get in touch.

“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43220343435."

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