Thames Valley Police have identified the 19 year old at the centre of a murder investigation in Tilehurst.

The man who tragically died as the result of an incident that occurred in Pierces Hill on Thursday, August 4, has been identified as Sheldon Lewcock.

Sheldon, 19, from Reading tragically died in hospital on Tuesday, August 9.

The results of the post-mortem examination currently remain unascertained and under investigation.

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Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Sally Spencer, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Sheldon, who tragically died in hospital on Tuesday as a result of an incident in Pierces Hill, Tilehurst, last Thursday.

“We are continuing our investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident and Sheldon’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

“We would appeal to anybody who has any information regarding the incident in Pierces Hill, or the linked incident in Coronation Square, Southcote, on the same day, in which a girl was assaulted, to please contact 101 or make a report online, quoting reference number 43220347031.

“You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.”