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Two Teenagers Arrested in Reading College Assault as Injured Student Leaves Hospital

Police describe a priority investigation supported by increased patrols plus a public appeal for footage.

Overview

  • Thames Valley Police arrested a 17-year-old on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article on education premises, and a 16-year-old on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent.
  • The victim, a boy in his late teens, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and has been discharged from hospital.
  • Armed officers and a police helicopter responded after the 2.20pm incident on Thursday at the Kings Road campus, which went into lockdown during searches.
  • Reading College said the incident was isolated and reopened the next day, as officers maintained a visible presence in the area.
  • Police said the case is not classified as a major incident and urged anyone with information or footage to contact 101 or upload to the SERIP witness portal, quoting reference 43250567288.