Man Found with Serious Head Injuries in Reading – Police Launch Urgent Appeal
Police are hunting for answers after a man was found with severe head injuries in Reading in the early hours of Friday 19 April. The 25-year-old was out on the town and grabbed some food from McDonald’s on Friar Street before his mysterious collapse on Oxford Road.
Caught on CCTV Before and After Mysterious Injury
- The man was last seen unhurt on CCTV at 12:57am.
- Just 17 minutes later, at 1:14am, footage shows him crawling on all fours outside Coral on Oxford Road — but no video reveals how he ended up like this.
- At 1:17am, he was spotted walking near Tesco Express by Cheapside junction before paramedics were called by passersby.
He was rushed to hospital in critical condition and remains there as police scramble to piece together what happened between those crucial 35 minutes.
Police Plea: Who Can Fill the Blanks?
Detective Constable Jon Morley from Reading CID said: “We are trying to find out what happened between 12:57am and when the ambulance arrived at 1:32am. The man was wearing distinctive clothes. We want anyone who saw him or knows anything to get in touch.”
He added: “We’re keen to speak with a woman seen talking to the man while he was on his hands and knees. She could hold vital clues.”
“We don’t yet know if he was attacked or if the injuries have another cause, as we have been unable to speak with him.”
How to Help the Investigation
If you witnessed anything, no matter how small, contact police immediately. Call the 24-hour non-emergency number 101 and quote reference 43190119280, or report online.
Help Reading police crack this baffling case and bring answers to a man fighting for his life.
