A WOMAN was attacked in Reading before thieves stole her phone, cash and a packet of cigarettes.
At 11.20pm on Sunday (April 12), the victim, a woman in her thirties, was involved in an argument with two other women outside Kobeda Palace in Oxford Road.
The two women then assaulted the victim before taking her belongings.
Police have since said a 38-year-old woman from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has been released on bail until May 7, 2020.
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The victim did not require hospital treatment.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for anyone that witness the attack to get in touch.
The force described one of the offenders as a white woman in her early thirties, around 5ft 1ins tall and of a larger build.
She was wearing jeans and a dark jacket.
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Investigating officer Detective Constable Emma Pointon, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for anyone who has any information that could assist with my investigation to come forward.
“If you were in the area at the time and saw anything, or have any other information, please get in touch. You can contact us via our online reporting form, quoting reference number 43200111596. If you can’t contact us online, please call the non-emergency number 101.
“Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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