A MAN was stabbed in Friar Street in the early hours of this morning after asking people to move out of the road.
The incident happened just after 4am on Saturday, July 23, and Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are treating it as GBH (grievous bodily harm).
The victim is a man in his 20s. He was with friends and driving down Friar Street.
Police said that another group of men were stood in the middle of the road.
The victim asked them to move.
Instead, the suspects punched and stabbed the victim.
The victim was taken to hospital, and has since been discharged.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant James Jackson of Reading CID said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have information about what happened to please come forward.
“Also, we’d ask anyone in the local area who may have dash-cams or CCTV to check the footage in case it has captured something that could assist with the investigation.
“We are in the early stages of this investigation but have no concerns at this time that there is a risk to the wider public.
“Anyone with information can contact us online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220325547.
“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 101 or online.”
