Caversham stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder

Police cordoned off Managua Close in Caversham after a 24-year-old man was stabbed

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal street stabbing.

The 24-year-old victim was found with a chest wound in Managua Close in Caversham, Reading, at about 01:00 GMT on Sunday. He died at the scene.

Police said the murder suspect - a 28-year-old man from Reading - was arrested earlier.

On Monday another 22-year-old from the town was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. Both men remain in police custody.

A police stop-and-search order in Reading has been extended until Tuesday evening while inquiries continue.

Officers have been investigating at the cul-de-sac since the early hours of Sunday

Det Insp Mike Roddy said: "Members of the public are likely to see an increased police presence in Reading while our investigation continues.

"I would like to reiterate the need for anyone with any information or footage which they think could be relevant to contact us."

Previously detectives appealed for CCTV or dashcam footage from Managua Close, Nire Road or Ian Mikado Way between 23:00 on Saturday and 01:00 Sunday.

Supt Nick John, in charge of Reading police, said: "I know that there have been a number of violent incidents in the town in recent weeks, including two other murder investigations being launched.

"However, I would like to remind people again that none of these incidents are believed to be linked to each other in any way.

"The imposition of Section 60 orders in Reading has been done for public safety, and they have proved to be successful with weapons and drugs being seized."