THAMES Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following an assault in Earley.
It follows an incident which took place shortly after 7pm on Monday, May 20, when a man in his thirties approached somebody who was parked in a black car on Thanington Way.
He asked them for a lift but was refused, instead walking along Beech Road towards Reading.
As he approached the traffic lights after the junction with Redhatch Drive, the driver of a silver car travelling in the opposite direct drove at him.
The car struck him at around 7.15pm before driving away from the scene, leaving him with a fractured pelvis, a broken thumb, bruising to his head, and a number of scrapes.
He was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment, but has since been discharged to recover.
The driver of the silver car was described as an Asian man in around his mid-thirties, of medium build, with dark or black hair and facial hair.
The car was described as ‘SUV-sized’, possibly a Toyota, and the black car is described as a BMW 3 Series or similar.
A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent the following day, Tuesday, May 21, and has been released on bail until August 16.
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone who may have dashcam footage to come forward to aid the investigation.
Investigating officer Detective Constable Sara Di Giorgio, of Bracknell and Wokingham CID, based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this assault to please get in touch.
“The victim was helped my members of the public afterwards so anyone who is yet to speak to police should do so as soon as possible.
“We are also looking to identify the silver car involved so anyone with information should also contact police.
“Lastly, any drivers with dashcam who were driving in the area at the time or anyone with CCTV or video doorbells in the area should check their recordings and send us any that might assist our investigation.
“Anyone with information should call 101 and ask for CID at Loddon Valley or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43240235557.
“Alternatively, you can speak to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”
