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Car mounts the pavement in grievous bodily harm incident in Reading

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Thursday, October 23, 2025 7:45 am
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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a grievous bodily harm incident in Reading.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a grievous bodily harm incident in Reading.

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THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a grievous bodily harm incident in Reading.

At 9.51pm on Tuesday, October 21, on Curzon Street at the junction with Salisbury Road, two men in a grey Vauxhall Astra drove at the victim, mounting the curb.

The car struck bins and parked vehicles before both men then exited the vehicle and chased the victim, assaulting him.

The victim was then able to flee the scene.

The first offender is described as a tall man of average build, wearing a black puffer jacket, black trousers, and black shoes.

The second offender is described as a tall man of a large build, wearing a blue puffer jacket, grey jogging bottoms, and black shoes.

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Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Yvonne Newman, said: “I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information that may help us to get in touch.

“I am also appealing to anyone else who may have CCTV or dash-cam footage that can assist our enquiries.

“Anyone with information should contact us by calling 101 quoting reference 43250538449 or make a report via our website.”

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

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