02/05/2008

Man killed in Street Clash

A man has died following a street fight in Reading.

Another man was seriously injured during the incident that took place in the St Mary’s Butts area of the town at around 4am this morning.

Police believe two gangs were involved in the fight.

Two men were taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where one man later died of his injuries.

The area is to remain closed for the rest of the day as crime officers carry out forensice searches



(NS)

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