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Appeal for witnesses and one arrested following person seen with a knife in Reading

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Thursday, August 31, 2023 4:36 pm
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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to an incident of possession of a knife in Reading on Wednesday, August 30

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to an incident of possession of a knife in Reading on Wednesday, August 30

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THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to an incident of possession of a knife in Reading.

It follows an incident which took place at around 2.50pm on Wednesday, August 30, during which a woman was seen in possession of a knife on the corner of Crown Street and Southampton Street.

Police say a 33-year-old woman from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a bladed article in a public place and remains in police custody.

Investigating officer PC Jade Foord, based at Reading police station, said: “I would like to appeal to anyone who saw this incident, or who has any information which could help our investigation, to get in touch.

“If you have any details which you think could be useful, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 43230388608

“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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