A fight in a pub’s toilets saw a man injured and another climb on to the roof. The incident took place at The Earley Retreat in Lower Earley on Wednesday evening.
Thames Valley Police said that the injury was believed to be caused by a knife.
And a 29-year-old man from Reading was arrested on suspicion of wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm and was bailed until May 3.
They are now appealing for witnesses to the incident which took place at the Chalfont Close pub around 7.10pm.
A 24-year-old man went to the pub’s loos with two men and police said there was then an altercartion. During the incident the victim sustained an injury to his hand, believed to have been caused by a knife.
The police were called and, when they arrived, saw that a man had climbed on to the roof of the pub. He was brought down by firefighters.
Sgt David Edmond, from Loddon Valley police station, said: “Officers are investigating this incident in which a man was assaulted and I would appeal to anyone who was in the pub or in the local area at around the time of the incident who has any information about what happened to contact police.
“We believe this to have been an isolated incident in which the victim was known to the offenders and we are currently working to establish the circumstances.”
Anyone with any information which could assist the investigation should contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting reference 43170076528.
If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.
