Newbury man arrested after Reading assault

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a Newbury man was arrested for assault in Reading.

This follows an incident at around 2.25am last Sunday, when a man and a woman in their twenties were punched by two men outside the Popworld nightclub in Friar Street.

The man suffered a broken jaw, while the woman sustained a cut lip.

Both victims were treated in hospital and have since been discharged.

A 27-year-old Newbury man - who has not been named - was arrested on suspicion of wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possession of cocaine.

Another 27-year-old man, from Reading, was arrested on on suspicion of wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and racially/religiously-aggravated intentional harassment.

The men have since been released on bail.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Maggie Bruce, based at Reading police station, said: "I am appealing to anyone who may have seen this incident, or who may have information about what happened to please come forward.

"Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101 or making a report online, quoting reference 43210364975.

"Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website."