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Police officers were called to Prospect Park after reports a man had been shot.

Officers received the call at around 8pm on Monday, May 30 and are now appealing for witnesses to an incident of grievous bodily harm.

The victim, a 23-year-old man was at the scene with a gunshot wound and was taken to hospital via air ambulance, he is currently in a stable condition.

Following the incident a section of the northern part of Prospect Park was cordoned off and police officers from "various units" were investigating.

A road block was put in place on Tilehurst Road from the Water Road roundabout to the Liebenrood Road roundabout.

Local policing area commander for Reading, Superintendent Stan Gilmour said: “I would like to reassure the public that this attack appears to have been targeted against an individual and does not represent a threat to the community.

“A thorough investigation is being carried out, which means there will be an increased police presence in the area in the coming days. If you have any concerns or information to pass on then please approach one of our officers.

“Tilehurst Road remains closed at this time. We would like to thank the public for their co-operation.”

Investigating officer, detective inspector Jon Groenen, of Force CID, based at Reading police station said: "I would like to appeal to anyone who witnessed this offence or has any information to contact police.

“If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”

South Central ambulance spokeswoman Michelle Archer said: "South Central Ambulance Service were called last night at 20.02 to an incident in Reading.

"We had an ambulance officer, ambulance crew and the Thames Valley Air Ambulance on scene assessing and treating one patient for potentially serious injuries.

"Following assessment and treatment at the scene by all our crews the patient was flown to hospital."