A MAN was attacked by a gang wielding weapons including a hammer and a baseball bat, leaving him with serious injuries.
The incident took place in the early hours of this morning in Rivermead Road, off Colemansmoor Road in Woodley.
Now, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
In their appeal they said that a man in his twenties was attacked around 12.30am on Monday, February 21.
At least four offenders were involved in the assault, using weapons including a hammer, a baseball bat and a wrench.
The man was taken to hospital where he remains.
The offenders are thought to have left the scene in a dark coloured vehicle.
Thames Valley Police’s investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Iain Watkinson, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “This appears to be a targeted attack and I’m appealing for anyone who witnessed this assault or knows the identity of anyone involved.
“Anyone with information should call us on 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43220078784.
“Or you can report information completely anonymously by calling the independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.”
