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Two arrests after man dies following motorbike crash in Reading
Overview
A 21-year-old man has died in hospital nearly a week after sustaining serious injuries in a collision involving two motorbikes on Vastern Road in Reading. Thames Valley Police confirmed two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail while enquiries continue.
Key points
- A 21-year-old man from Reading died in hospital on Friday following a crash on Vastern Road.
- The collision happened at about 02:15 BST on 26 September and involved two motorbikes.
- A 21-year-old man from Reading and a 20-year-old man from Oxford were arrested and released on bail.
- Both arrested men face allegations including aggravated vehicle taking and theft of a motor vehicle.
- Thames Valley Police have appealed for witnesses who were in the surrounding roads at the time of the collision to come forward.