Motorist has car attacked by motorbike gang in Reading

Incident happened last Sunday

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 16th Mar 2022

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a public order incident in Reading on Sunday (13/3).

At around 4.40pm, the victim, a man in his sixties, was driving along the A4 Bath Road when a group of off-road motorbikes surrounded his vehicle near the junction for Mill Lane.

The motorbike riders then hit and kicked the victim’s vehicle, causing damage to the bodywork.

The victim tried to drive away but the riders followed him and continued to damage his vehicle.

The incident continued down Burghfield Road until the victim turned down Southcote Lane.

PC Benjamin Cunningham, based at Reading police station, said:

“I am appealing for any witnesses of this incident, or anyone with dash-cam footage of it, to get in touch.

“Anyone who can help should call us on 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220110831.

“Alternatively, contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting its website.”

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