A much-loved butchers has closed its doors after more than 30 years in Tilehurst .

Owner Chris Watts has confirmed Tilehurst Village Butchers in The Triangle has gone into liquidation.

Mr Watts has confirmed the closure in an emotional Facebook post.

In it, he wrote: "It is with great regret I have to inform you that Tilehurst Village Butchers has gone into liquidation.

"We have been struggling for the last couple of years and tried anything and everything to stop this happening.

"I have been there for 30+ years and this has been the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make but unfortunately it was the only choice."

Mr Watts also thanked his customers for their loyalty over the years. He wrote: "I would like to thank everyone who has shopped with us over the years you weren’t just customers you were friends I will miss you all.

"It wasn’t just a job it was my life."

He added that anyone who had saved into the butcher's Christmas Club will be refunded in the next few weeks.

He wrote: "I would also like to say a big thank you to all the people that have messaged me on Facebook."

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