Armed Police Nab Teen and Man in Explosive Reading Drama
Armed cops made a bold arrest in Reading town centre on Saturday night, bringing traffic to a standstill as they swooped on a car near The Oracle.
High-Speed Roundabout Stop Shocks Drivers
The drama unfolded around 9.40pm on June 10, when officers forced a vehicle to halt at the busy roundabout linking Bridge Street, southampton/" title="Southampton" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Southampton Street, and the IDR. The tense operation saw not only armed police on the ground but also a police helicopter circling overhead.
Linked to Luton Firearms Case
The arrests relate to a firearms offence in Luton two days earlier, on June 8. Thames Valley Police detained a 32-year-old man from Harrow and a 17-year-old boy from Caversham following the stop.
No Terror Links – Both Released
Despite the high drama, a police spokesman confirmed on Sunday, June 11, that the incident was not connected to terrorism. Both suspects were released without further action.
