THE MYSTERY behind a bizarre blood-spilling incident in Reading town centre has finally been solved.
The town was told of a ‘suspicious incident’ on Tuesday morning after police closed off part of Broad Street after a large splattering of blood was spotted on the ground.
And exclusive video footage obtained by the Chronicle showed a man spilling blood from a bucket on Broad Street at around 2am on February 22.
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Splatters of the thick, red liquid were also found on Duke Street and Jackson’s Corner.
Blood was spotted on the ground in Broad Street
Police appealed for residents to come forward with any information they had about the man and his motives before tests showed that the blood could possibly have belonged to a ferret.
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But now Thames Valley Police have revealed the circumstances behind the incident.
A spokesperson said: “We are now in a position to confirm that we have identified and contacted the man, and have ascertained that the blood spillage was as a result of an accidental injury to this individual.
“The man has now been treated in hospital and his welfare has been clarified.
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“We would like to thank the public for their help following our appeal, and can reassure the local community that there was no assault and the man is safe and well.”
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