Man charged with murder after train station assault

Police charged Ryan Basden with the murder of John Donovan on Wednesday

A man has been charged with murder after another man died following an assault outside Reading train station.

John Donovan, 60, from west Berkshire, was injured at about 20:45 BST on 20 July and died in hospital on 11 August.

Ryan Basden, 26, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder and remains in custody ahead of an appearance at Reading Crown Court on Thursday.

A 39-year-old man from Slough and a 20-year-old woman from Reading arrested in connection with the incident remain on bail until 13 October.

In a tribute released through Thames Valley Police on Tuesday, Mr Donovan's family said they had been left "devastated" by his death.

"If any of us ever needed anything, John would always be there to help with a smile and offers of support," they said.

"John had a huge circle of friends due to his varied interests, notwithstanding all his friends from his childhood and school days in Reading."