THAMES Valley Police is appealing for a specific witness following an assault in central Reading.
In the small hours of Sunday, November 27, three men were attacked by a group of around five or six other men while standing outside the Black Diamond Club, near Friar Street.
The incident then spilled onto Friar Street, leaving one of the victims lying in the middle of the road, suffering a fractured cheekbone, a fractured eye socket, and lacerations, which required hospital treatment.
The other two victims were not hurt.
Police believe that a number of taxi cabs were nearby at the time, with one of the shirtless offenders fleeing in the direction of the IDR and seemingly attempting to hail one.
One man, aged 26, from Reading, has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and has been released on bail while investigations continue.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Sophie Connor, of Reading CID, said: “This was a very public incident and I am aware of a number of taxi drivers who were in the area.
“I am appealing to any of those who witnessed this assault to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police, either by reporting online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220534053.
“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
“I would also ask any members of the public who witnessed the assault and have not yet made contact with the police to please do so, and I would be particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have dash-cam or mobile phone footage of the incident to come forward
