POLICE have made a fresh appeal for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision.
The incident too place on Thursday, August 4, in Tilehurst.
Sheldon Lewcock was riding an ebike on Pierce’s Hill, when he was involved in the incident with a van.
The 19-year-old was taken to hospital, and died from his injuries on Tuesday, August 9.
It is believed to be linked to a separate incident in Southcote, on August 4.
Two teenage girls were assaulted in Southcote’s Coronation Square around 6.10pm. One suffered serious injuries.
She has since been discharged from hospital.
Police made a number of arrests following the incidents, including a a 17-year-old from Reading who was arrested and charged on suspicion of attempted murder, with no further action.
An 18-year-old from Reading was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and was released with no further action.
A 20-year-old from Reading was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They have been released with no further action.
A 38-year-old man from Reading was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and has been released with no further action.
Kayden Williams, aged 18, of Don Close, Tilehurst, is still charged with Section 20 GBH and assault by beating as this relates to a GBH investigation following the incident in Coronation Square.
Police have continued their investigation and are asking for help.
Senior Investigating Officer, Investigations Lead Richard Thorpe, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Lewcock’s family, who continue to be supported by Family Liaison Officers throughout the investigation.
“Due to our enquiries we have now established that the incident of grievous bodily harm occurred after the road traffic collision, in which Sheldon Lewcock sadly died, and not before as previously believed.
“Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit continue to investigate this incident and the actions taken by the driver of the van.”
He continued: “We are appealing to any witnesses, who were in the Pierce’s Hill, Overdown Road and Dark Lane areas of Tilehurst, or anyone who may have information about this incident, to please come forward.
“If you have any CCTV footage or any dash-cam footage if you were in the area around the time, I’d also ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation.
“You can make a report by calling 101 or via our website, quoting reference 43220347031.
“Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
