Four arrested after man in his twenties stabbed in Reading Town Centre

Police arrested the men after disorder on Sunday

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 27th Mar 2023

Four men have been arrested after a disorder in Reading town centre.

Police attended the area of Gun Street on Sunday (March 26) at 3.20am, and four men have been arrested on public order offences.

A man in his twenties received a stab wound to his leg and is in a stable condition in hospital.

No other injuries have been reported at the moment.

Detective Sergeant Ben Beasley of CID based in Reading, said: “We are carrying out a thorough investigation following this incident of disorder in which one man seems to have received a stab wound.

“We are keeping an open mind as to whether the public order and the stabbing are linked.

“Members of the public may see an increased police presence while we investigate this incident of disorder and the stabbing.

“We would ask anyone with information, mobile, dash-cam or CCTV footage of the incident to please come forward.

“Witnesses can provide information by calling 101 or through our online pages quoting the reference 0207 of 26032023. If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and they will take your information 100% anonymously.”

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