GBH - Reading - 12-05-2008

Police are investigating an assault that happened this morning (11/5) at around 4am outside the Bamboo Bar in Station Hill, Reading.

Two local men, a 29-year-old and a 21 year old, were outside the bar when they were assaulted by another man.

Det Sgt Ali Driver, the officer investigating the case, said: "The injured men were taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital where they received treatment for their injuries. They have since been released from the hospital. I am appealing for any witnesses who saw the assault or have information about the incident to come forward."

A 37-year-old man from Reading has been arrested in relation to the assaults and is currently in police custody.

Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to Det Sgt Driver at Reading police station on 0845 8 505 505. If you don't want to talk to police and don't want to leave your name call the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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