THAMES Valley Police say they are unaware why armed officers were present at Sainsbury’s in Calcot, last week.

Police were spotted in the car park of the Reading supermarket at around 9.30pm on Thursday, June 3.

Pictures showed several officers at the Bath Road store, who could be seen making an arrest while shoppers were reportedly asked to stay inside.

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An image shows at least three police vehicles at the scene, too.

The Chronicle contacted Thames Valley Police following the incident to explain why officers had been called to the site.

But a TVP spokesperson was unable to confirm why officers had made the arrest at Sainsbury’s.

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They said they were unable to find details about the event matching the information the Chronicle had given them. 

The spokesperson said that the incident may have been part of an “ongoing investigation”, however.