ON THURSDAY, August 11, Thames Valley Police confirmed the name of the victim of the incident on Pierces Hill.
Officers conducting a murder investigation have formally identified the victim of the incident as Sheldon Lewcock, aged 19, from Reading.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on Wednesday, August 10, though the results of which are “unascertained and under investigation.”
A vigil was held on the evening of Wednesday, August 10, after police announced that he had died in hospital.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Sally Spencer, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Sheldon, who tragically died in hospital on Tuesday as a result of an incident in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst, last Thursday.
“We are continuing our investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident and Sheldon’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.
“We would appeal to anybody who has any information regarding the incident in Pierces Hill, or the linked incident in Coronation Square, Southcote, on the same day, in which a girl was assaulted, to please contact 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43220347031.
“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
