Armed Police Make Daring Arrest in Reading Town Centre
Armed officers swooped on a car in Reading town centre on Saturday night, forcing drivers to stop. The dramatic stop happened around 9.40pm as the vehicle came round the roundabout behind The Oracle, linking Bridge Street, Southampton Street, and the IDR.
Police Helicopter Joins the Chase
The police helicopter hovered overhead, assisting Thames Valley Police in the high-stakes arrest. The operation targeted suspects linked to a firearms offence in Luton on Thursday, June 8.
Two Arrested but Released Without Charges
- A 32-year-old man from Harrow and a 17-year-old teen from Caversham were arrested from the stopped vehicle.
- Police confirmed the arrests were not terrorism-related.
- Both men were released without further action on Sunday, June 11.
