A HUGE police presence has been spotted in Reading town centre following the conclusion of a controversial inquest.
A swarm of officers were in Friar Street attempting to control a crowd of people after 'disorder' around Reading Coroner's Office.
The commotion broke out after the conclusion of an inquest into the death of Aston Mclean Williams who died after being hit by a police car during a chase in 2014.
It was being held at Reading Coroners Office and was concluded today about 5.15pm.
A reporter at the scene saw a scuffle break out as a crowd of people shouted obscenities following the hearing.
At least ten police officers created a human chain outside the coroner's court, which is based in Reading Town Hall, with a number of other officers and three police riot vans at the scene.
Pictures from outside the court show officers creating a human barrier along the street outside O'Neill's bar.
Thames Valley Police confirmed a 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.
He remains in police custody.
The force added that the officer who was assaulted was not seriously injured and is recovering.
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