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Police appeal for witnesses following a firearms incident in Junction Road

Staff Writer by Staff Writer
Monday, October 31, 2022 1:08 pm
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Police are appealing for witnesses following a firearms incident which took place in Junction Road in the early hours of Saturday, October 29.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a firearms incident which took place in Junction Road in the early hours of Saturday, October 29.

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THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a firearms incident in Reading.

Between 1.30am-1.55am on Saturday, October 29, the victims, a man in his thirties and three females, pulled their car into a driveway in Junction Road.

They were approached by three men, one of whom appeared to be holding a firearm, who attempted to gain access to the vehicle.

The victims escaped by driving away before the offenders could gain entry.

The first offender is described as a man of slim build, around 5ft 11ins tall, wearing a green coat, grey trousers with a black stripe, white shoes, and a white and black snood covering his face.

The second offender is described as a man of slim build, around 5ft 11ins tall, wearing all black or blue clothes, including a coat, tracksuit bottoms, and shoes.

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He was also wearing a black or blue cap and a white snood covering his face.

The third offender is described as a man of large build, around 5ft 11ins tall, wearing a black jumper, blue coat, green bottoms, and white shoes.

He was also wearing a black snood, covering his face.

Investigating officer, PC Brandon Morley, based at Reading police station, said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed what happened or who has information about what happened to please come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 or making a report via the website, quoting reference 43220486324.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.”

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