Thames Valley Police name victim in Tilehurst murder investigation

Officers conducting a murder investigation in Tilehurst have formally identified the teenage victim.

Nineteen-year-old Sheldon Lewcock, from Reading, died from his injuries in hospital on Tuesday.

A 17-year-old Reading boy has already been charged with one count of attempted murder during the investigation and he is due to appear at Reading Crown Court next Tuesday.

Two other men, aged 18, 20, both from Reading, were also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, but have been released on conditional police bail until September 1.

A post-mortem examination was carried out on the victim's body on Wednesday, but the results are currently under investigation.

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 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.”