Reading murder investigation launched after spate of violence reportedly linked to turf wars
A 24-year-old man died after being stabbed in the early hours of Sunday
14 February 2021 • 7:39pm
Forensic Officers at the scene in Managua Close in Caversham near Reading following the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old man
Credit: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
A murder investigation has been launched in Reading following a spate of violence linked to turf wars hit the city.
In the latest attack a 24-year-old man died after being stabbed in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Thames Valley Police said officers were called to Managua Close in Caversham just before 1am. The man was found with a stab wound to his chest and died at the scene, officers added.
Valencia Road junction with Oxford Road. Google Maps image POLICE investigating the death of a 26-year-old man in Reading are appealing for details of fight on Oxford Road. Raheem Hanif was fatally stabbed after reports of a fight in Dulnan Close, Tilehurst, about 7pm on Saturday, Feb 6. Officers confirmed he died from a stab wound to the chest. Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit - which is leading the murder investigation - has now called on the public for details of a fight in Oxford Road the day before. It took place outside a Polish delicatessen at the junction of Valentia Road between 2.48pm and 2.51pm (Feb 5).