Man seriously injured in Reading hit and run
Police appeal for witnesses
Last updated 24th May 2024
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to a hit and run in Reading.
Shortly after 7pm on Monday (20/5), a man in his thirties asked someone in a black car parked on Thanington Way in Earley for a lift but they refused so he carried on walking along Beech Lane towards Reading.
As the man approached a set of traffic lights, just after the junction with Redhatch Drive, the driver of a silver car travelling in the opposite direction on Beech Lane drove at him and hit him at around 7.15pm, before driving away.
The victim suffered a fractured pelvis, a broken thumb, scrapes and a bruised head. He was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.
The driver of the silver car is described as an Asian man in his mid-thirties, of medium build, with black/dark hair and facial hair. The car is described as SUV-sized, possibly a Toyota.
The black car is described as a BMW 3 Series or similar.
A 32-year-old man from Reading was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent on Tuesday (21/5). He has been released on police bail until 16 August.
Witnesses
Investigating officer Detective Constable Sara Di Giorgio, of Bracknell and Wokingham CID, based at Loddon Valley police station, said:
“I am appealing for witnesses to this assault to please get in touch.
“The victim was helped my members of the public afterwards so anyone who is yet to speak to police should do so as soon as possible.
“We are also looking to identify the silver car involved so anyone with information should also contact police.
“Lastly, any drivers with dashcam who were driving in the area at the time or anyone with CCTV or video doorbells in the area should check their recordings and send us any that might assist our investigation.
“Anyone with information should call 101 and ask for CID at Loddon Valley or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240235557.
“Alternatively, you can speak to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”