A TEENAGER had a drink thrown over her before being dragged away by a man at The Oracle shopping centre.

Police appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened in Reading on Sunday, 27 October between 5pm and 6.30pm, but was reported to police last month.

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The victim, an 18-year-old woman, had a drink thrown over her by a man who then dragged her towards the canal, shouting and swearing at her before letting her go.

It is believed that the victim and offender are known to each other.

She was not injured as a result of the incident.

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Investigating officer detective constable Sian Lewis, based at Newbury police station, said: "This incident happened at a busy time of day and began in a restaurant in a shopping centre, so there is a strong chance that it was witnessed by a number of people.

"Unfortunately, due to the length of time since the incident occurred, there is no CCTV available, so it is really important for anyone who did see this, or who has any information about it, to come forward as soon as possible.

"If you think you can help our investigation, please call 101, quoting reference number 43190386729. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

A 21-year-old man from Reading has been arrested in connection with this incident.

He has been released on bail to appear at Loddon Valley police station on January 9.