Two men stabbed in south Reading
Police appeal for witnesses
Last updated 8th Jan 2024
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in which two people received stab wounds in Reading.
The incident happened (6/1) in Durham Close, Reading. A member of the public contacted police at about 1.45pm to report two injured men in the Northumberland Avenue / Durham Close area.
Officers attended and the men, aged 41 and 42 years old, were taken to hospital with serious injuries, where they remain at this time.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody at this time.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Katie Smith, based at Reading police station, said:
“This was a violent incident in which we believe all of those involved were known to each other.
“I’d like to ask anyone who was in the area at the time, or who has any information which could help our investigation, to come forward. You could have details which are vital to our investigation.
“I’d also like to reassure people that we do not believe there is a threat to the wider public at this time, but there will be an increased police presence in the area while we investigate this incident.
“If you have any information you think could be relevant, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 43240007930.
“Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or make a report online.”