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Elgar Road suspected murder: MP shares condolences

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Thursday, December 2, 2021 4:23 pm
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READING EAST MP Matt Rodda has offered his condolences to the family of a suspected murder victim.

Last night, police were called to a home in Elgar Road, Reading.

The body of a man in his 70s was found at the scene.

Forensic police have been investigating all day, and sealed off parts of the road, although it is open to vehicles.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in police custody at this time.

Mr Rodda told Reading Today: “I’d like to offer my condolences to this gentleman’s family.

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“Anyone who has any information, however small, about this incident should come forward.”

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Andy Howard of the Major Crime Unit, said: “I am appealing to anybody who has been in the vicinity of Elgar Road on 30 November or 1 December and witnessed or heard any disturbance or saw an altercation to please contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting incident reference 1958 of 1 December.

“I would also urge anybody who was driving in the area to please check your dash-cam and get in touch if it has captured anything that may assist in this investigation.

“For 100% anonymity, If you wish to remain anonymous you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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