Five teens arrested after 13 year old dies in Reading stabbing

Five teenagers have been arrested as police investigate the death of a 13 year old boy in Reading.

Officers were called before 4pm yesterday (3 January) to reports of a stabbing in Bugs Bottom fields in Emmer Green, near St Barnabas Road and Gravel Hill.

The victim died of his injuries at the scene.

Four boys and a girl, aged between 13 and 14, from Berkshire, have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Police are appealing for information.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Kevin Brown, head of Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: "This remains a very active investigation and a large scene-watch remains in place.

"We have arrested five young people in connection with this tragic incident, but I would urge anybody who has any information surrounding what happened yesterday to please make contact with Thames Valley Police by calling 101, quoting incident reference number 1069 of 3 January or by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

"Alternatively, you can make a report online."

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