FOLLOWING the death of Sheldon Lewcock in Tilehurst earlier this month, Thames Valley Police’s major crime unit has now concluded its murder investigation.
Mr Lewcock, aged 19, was hit by a van at around 6.10pm on Thursday, August 4, and died in hospital on the following Tuesday, August 9.
This resulted in the launch of a murder investigation, during which three men and a boy were arrested.
They have now been released with no further action.
Although the Major Crime Unit’s investigation has concluded, the investigation has been passed to the Joint Operations Roads Policing Serious Collision Investigation Unit who will continue to investigate the circumstances around this road traffic collision.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Sally Spencer, of the force’s major crime unit, said: “Our investigation into this tragic incident has been ongoing, and we are now in a position to confirm that we are no longer treating this as a murder investigation.
“Our thoughts remain with Mr Lewcock’s family, who are being supported by Family Liaison Officers and are being regularly updated during the investigation.
“The case has now been passed to the Joint Operations Roads Policing Serious Collision Investigation Unit for a full investigation into the circumstances.
“I would like to pass on my thanks to all those who have come forward with information during this investigation, and would also like to pay tribute to Mr Lewcock’s family and friends for their dignity and understanding during this part of the investigation.”
