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Man shot and injured in Prospect Park in Reading | Man shot and injured in Prospect Park in Reading |
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A man has been shot in a Reading park in what police believe was a targeted attack. | A man has been shot in a Reading park in what police believe was a targeted attack. |
The 23-year-old was found in Prospect Park at about 20:00 BST on Monday, with a gunshot wound to the leg. | The 23-year-old was found in Prospect Park at about 20:00 BST on Monday, with a gunshot wound to the leg. |
Thames Valley Police said the man was then taken by air ambulance to hospital where his condition earlier on Tuesday was said to be stable. | |
A 26-year-old man from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident. | |
Detectives believe there is no threat to the wider public and are continuing investigations. | |
Supt Stan Gilmour said a police cordon was likely to remain until at least Wednesday to allow for searches of the area. | Supt Stan Gilmour said a police cordon was likely to remain until at least Wednesday to allow for searches of the area. |