Arrest after police sent to pub

A LARGE police presence was sent to a Wokingham town centre pub on Friday night following report of an assault.

A Caversham man has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency work and obstructing the police.

The incident took place at The Station Tap in Station Road on Friday, June 10.

Eye witnesses reported eight police cars plus an unmarked vehicle being sent to the pub.

Full details cannot be reported at this time for legal reasons, however Thames Valley Police said they were acting in response to a man being drunk and disorderly.

Wokingham Today understands that it was felt the man could have been a threat to others, and he was stopped on Station Road, away from the pub.

There is no suggestion that the pub or its staff acted inappropriately or were involved.

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “We received a report of an assault at The Station Tap on Station Road, Wokingham, at around 8.45pm on Friday, June 10.

“Officers attended and arrested a 28-year-old man from Caversham on suspicion of assault by beating of an emergency worker and obstructing a constable in execution of their duty.

“He remains in police custody.

“A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in a public place. He has been released on police bail until Friday, July 8.”

They added: “Officers are investigating and anyone with information should call 101 or make a report on our website, quoting reference number 43220254015.

“Alternatively, they can provide information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.”