A man has been seriously injured in a "targeted attack" in Reading
Four men used weapons including a baseball bat and hammer on him
A man has been seriously injured in what Police are describing as a targeted attack in the Woodley area of Reading.
At around 12.30am on Monday (21/2), the victim, a man in his twenties, was assaulted in Rivermead Road.
At least four offenders used weapons including a hammer, a baseball bat and a wrench, to assault the victim who sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains.
The offenders are then thought to have left the scene in a dark coloured vehicle.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Iain Watkinson, based at Loddon Valley police station, said:
“This appears to be a targeted attack and I’m appealing for anyone who witnessed this assault or knows the identity of anyone involved.
“Anyone with information should call us on 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43220078784.
“Or you can report information completely anonymously by calling the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”