Three males attacked a man with a weapon in Reading town centre, leaving him with facial lacerations, according to police.

He also received lacerations to the back of his head during the incident at he the junction of Broad Street and West Street at 8.45pm on Friday (September 16), Thames Valley Police said.

A 17-year-old boy from Reading and a 16-year-old boy from High Wycombe have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and have been bailed until 14 October.

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Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following the assault.

One of the offenders is described as a white man, aged in his late teens, of slim build and wearing a dark coloured Nike coat.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Nicole Jury, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for any witnesses to this incident to please come forward.

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“Also, if you have any CCTV footage in the area or any dash-cam footage if you were driving in the area around the time, I’d  ask that you check any recordings in case it has captured something that could assist our investigation.

 “To contact us, call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220418162.

“Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”