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Man in hospital with serious head injury following late night assault in East Reading

Phil Creighton by Phil Creighton
Monday, March 14, 2022 7:01 am
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A MAN suffered a serious head injury during a late-night assault in a Reading park.

The incident took place between 11pm and midnight on Thursday, March 10 at Palmer Park, off Wokingham Road.

The victim, a 31-year-old man, is still receiving treatment in hospital, while a 31-year-old man has been arrested, and is in police custody.

Now, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Laura Corscadden, based at Reading police station, said: “This was a very serious assault which resulted in a man sustaining a serious injury which has required him to receive ongoing hospital treatment.

“I would like to speak to anyone who saw this incident, or who has any information which they think could be useful to our investigation.

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“If you can help, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 43220107473. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or make a report online.”

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