POLICE sealed off parts of Reading town centre this morning, following an assault.
Officers were seen in Friar Street close to the rear entrance of Marks & Spencer as they investigated the incident.
Although it took place just before 3am on Sunday morning (Saturday night into Sunday morning), a police cordon was not put in place until the early hours of this morning.
Thames Valley Police said this was a result of the severity of the injuries suffered by the victim during the assault, which is being treated as GBH.
The cordon was lifted shortly after 9am this morning.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police made an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
“At around 2.58am yesterday (17/3) we received reports of an assault causing grievous bodily harm on Friar Street, Reading,” they said.
“The victim, a man in his forties, was punched by a group of young men, and hit his head on the pavement.
“He suffered serious injuries, and was taken to hospital, where he remains at this time.
“If anyone has any information, please call 101 quoting 43240124017.”
