A man has been seriously injured in a "targeted attack" in Reading

Four men used weapons including a baseball bat and hammer on him

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 22nd Feb 2022

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.”

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