A MAN who was arrested at Reading Crown Court was done so on suspicion of intimidating a witness.

The incident took place yesterday (April 13) at about 9.40am after someone was seen filming outside the crown court at the Old Shire Hall in The Forbury.

Thames Valley Police have no confirmed that a 39-year-old man has been arrested and remains in police custody.

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Officers were called to the reception desk over a tannoy following the incident.

The man was not a defendant due to appear in court at the time.

A statement from police reads: “A 39-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of intimidating a witness and remains in police custody.”