Police appeal for witness as they investigate Reading pub stabbings

They're looking for man walking towards the pub on Friday night

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 1st Nov 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an incident last Friday (28/10) in Reading.

Officers were called to a disorder at 11.34pm at the Sportsman public house in Shinfield Road, where two men suffered serious injuries after it is believed they were both stabbed.

The victims, both in their twenties, were taken to hospital where they remain in a stable condition.

Six men were arrested in connection with the incident and they have all been bailed.

Detective Inspector Laura Corscadden, of Force CID based in Reading, said:

“We continue to investigate this incident.

“We are appealing for a specific witness to come forward who we believe was walking along Cedar Road at 10.44pm on Friday night, towards the Sportsman pub.

“She is white, slim build, with dark hair worn up, wearing a long black coat, a black cropped top, grey joggers/trousers and white trainers or shoes.

“We believe this person may have witness information and we would ask them to come forward as a potential witness by calling 101, quoting reference 43220486197.

“We would also ask anyone else who has information that has not yet come forward to please also get in touch.

“Or, if you do not wish to speak to the police, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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