Woman arrested over early hours explosion

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The incident happened in Kings Road, Reading, early on Thursday

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A 41-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with an explosion in Reading.

Police were called to reports of the blast in Kings Road in the early hours of Thursday.

The woman, who is from the town, was held on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.

She has been released on bail until 11 October.

Det Insp Jon Morley said the force was continuing to investigate the explosion but believed it was "an isolated incident".

Police have asked anyone with information to come forward.