TWO teenagers have been released on bail following an alleged assault in Reading town centre on Friday night, and police are appealing for witnesses.
Thames Valley Police said that a man in his twenties was attacked by three other men carrying a weapon.
He sustained lacerations to the back of the head and face.
The incident took place around 8.45pm at the junction of Broad Street and West Street in Reading’s town centre.
One of the offenders is described as a white man, aged in his late teens, of slim build and was wearing a dark coloured Nike coat.
Following the incident, a 17-year-old boy from Reading and a 16-year-old boy from High Wycombe were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and have been bailed until Friday, October 14.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Nicole Jury, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.
“Also, if you have any CCTV footage in the area or any dash-cam footage if you were driving in the area around the time, I’d ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation.
“To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220418162.
“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
