Six men bailed over attempted murder at Reading pub as 'stabbing' victims remain in hospital

Police were called to reports of disorder at the Sportsman Public House along Shinfield Road in Whitley on Friday. Credit: ITV News Meridian

Two men in their 20s remain in hospital in a stable condition following a fight at a pub in Reading.

They are believed to have suffered stab injuries during a violent incident at the Sportsman Public House on Shinfield Road in Whitley on Friday, October 28 at around 11.34pm.

Six men, aged between 18 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They have since been released on bail while enquiries continue. Thames Valley Police say there are strict conditions attached to their release.

A Section 60 order has been extended, which gives police more powers to stop and search people in the area to reduce the chance of further disorder.

Police have placed a cordon around the pub while investigations continue. Credit: ITV News Meridian

The order began at 5.20am on Saturday, October 29. It will run until 5.20am tomorrow, Monday 31st October.

More police have been deployed to the area and a cordon is in place around the pub.

The Section 60 order covers the following roads:

  • Shinfield Road

  • Pepper Lane

  • Elm Road

  • Elm Lane

  • Rushey Way

  • The footpath between Rushey Way and Valentine Close

  • Valentine Close

  • Halls Lane

  • Shinfield Road

  • Whitley Wood Road

  • Hartland Road

  • Northumberland Avenue

  • Cressingham Road

Map of the area covered by the Section 60 order

Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector James Humphries, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing in relation to this investigation.

“A scene watch has been lifted but officers will be in the area continuing our investigation and patrolling.

“We are extremely grateful to members of the public who have provided information so far. If there is anyone who has yet come forward we would ask you to please do so.

"We are appealing for any witnesses to please come forward and are asking anyone who was in the area of the Shinfield Road last night that has dash-cam or CCTV footage to please review it and contact us through our online portal page if it shows anything relevant.

"Or if you saw anything or have other information that maybe connected to this incident please call 101 quoting reference 43220486197.

"Members of the public will see more officers in the area and if they have any concerns they should raise them to one of our uniformed officers.

"If you do not wish to speak to the police please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."