Man dies at Reading Ikea in 'workplace accident'

The Ikea store in Reading will be closed until further notice

A contractor has died after an accident at an Ikea store.

Emergency services were called to the Swedish furniture shop in Reading at 02:30 BST.

The site, which opened in July, will remain closed while police investigate the circumstances of the man's death. No arrests have been made.

Javier Quinones, the firm's deputy retail manager for the UK and Ireland, said safety and security was Ikea's highest priority.

"Our thoughts are with the individual's family at this time," he added.

Thames Valley Police confirmed it was investigating a "workplace accident".