A 19-year-old man has died in hospital after being involved in a crash with a van in Reading.

A murder probe has been launched following the collision in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst, on Thursday (August 4) at around 6.10pm, which left the man with serious injuries.

A 17-year-old boy from Reading was charged with attempted murder last week.

Two men, aged 18 and 20, both from Reading, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently on police bail.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector, Sally Spencer, said: “My thoughts and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police remain with the victim’s family and friends.

“We are following several lines of enquiry and have made a number of arrests in connection with this incident."

Formal identification has not yet taken place, but the victim’s family are aware and are being supported by  family liaison officers.

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A 38-year-old man, from Reading, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The police investigation also includes an attack on a teenage girl in Southcote the same day, leaving her with serious facial injuries.

Thames Valley Police believe the two incidents to be linked.

Police were called to reports of an attack in Coronation Square at around 5.45pm, before the female victim was rushed to hospital.

Kayden Williams, 18, of Don Close, Tilehurst, has been charged with  grevious bodily harm without intent and assault by beating in connection with the incident in Southcote.

The people involved in both incidents are believed to be known to each other, according to Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector David Turton.

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He said: “I am appealing for anyone who witnessed either of these incidents, or who has any information about what happened, to please come forward.

“Particularly those who may have dash-cam footage from the area at the time, or relevant CCTV footage.

“We believe that the people in these incidents are known to each other and there is no wider risk to the public.

“Anyone with information can contact police by making a report online or calling 101, please quote reference 43220347031.

“Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online.”