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Appeal for witnesses after man sustains head injuries while waiting for a taxi in Reading town centre

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Monday, October 3, 2022 1:21 pm
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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

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A MAN waiting for a taxi in Reading town centre was the victim of an attack police are treating as GBH, and an appeal for witnesses to come forward has been made.

The incident took place in Station Road around 2.20am on Sunday, October 2.

The victim was a man in his 40s.

Thames Valley Police said he was pushed to the ground by his attacker and sustained head injuries.

He was taken to hospital, where he remains receiving treatment.

The offender is described as a white man, of medium build with short brown hair. He was wearing a checked shirt and jeans.

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Investigating officer Detective Constable Jake Newton, based at Reading police station, said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information about what happened to please come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43220441445.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.”

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