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Updated Section 60 order in Reading after stabbing POLICE have been given more stop and search powers in Reading after a man was stabbed this week. The force initially launched a 24-hour section 60 order over fears of further 'serious violence' taking place. This has since been extended. It means officers are able to stop and search anyone without suspicion in a particular area. It comes after the victim - a man in his twenties - was stabbed in Battle Square near Oxford Road on January 14. Thames Valley Police initially said the order will run up to 5pm today (January 16) but has si...

Battle Square stabbing. A MAN has been stabbed and his BMW stolen in a 'targeted attack' in Reading. Thames Valley Police said the violent attack happened today (January 14) in Battle Square, off Oxford Road. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was stabbed and his vehicle - a silver BMW - was stolen from him. It happened about 1.45pm. Police said three men have since been arrested in connection with the attack. They are all in custody. The force added that the attack is believed to be an 'isolated incident'. Investigating officer Detective Sergeant James Jackson, based at Reading pol...