Popular Reading paddling pool closed after Police arrest

It follows reports of suspicious behaviour near the pool

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 25th Aug 2021
Last updated 25th Aug 2021

A popular children's paddling pool in Reading has been closed for safety reasons after a man was arrested nearby.

Police say a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug offences.

The arrest came after reports of a man behaving suspiciously near to the Christchurch meadow pool yesterday lunchtime.

Police say they'd like to hear from witnesses and say no one hurt.

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