Man stabbed multiple times in Reading park during robbery

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Author: Grace McGachyPublished 9th May 2022

A man has been stabbed multiple times in broad daylight in Reading.

The suspect attacked the man who is in his 20s on Saturday afternoon between 2.30pm and 3.30pm (7 May) in the park behind Linden Road and stole his backpack.

The victim suffered stab wounds to their back, elbow and stomach but has since been discharged from hospital.

The offender is described as of stocky build wearing a black tracksuit and a black balaclava.

Detective Constable Rebecca Oliver, based at Reading police station, said:

“I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information about this incident to please come forward.

“If you have any CCTV footage in the area or any dash-cam footage if you were in the area around the time, I’d also ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation.

“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220187144.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”