37 people have been arrested including a man who was found threatening staff at Reading Festival last weekend.  

Armed officers were called out over the four-day long event to attend to over 150 crimes throughout the site.

The incident whch happened around 10:20pm on Saturday, August 27 involved a 30-year-old who caught on video making threats towards members of the public and staff.

Police have confirmed that the individual who was subsequently arrested was not carrying a weapon and was given a conditional caution.

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Chief Superintendent Michael Loebenberg, Strategic Commander for the policing operation, said: “Reading Festival is one of the largest events in the Thames Valley and it was great to welcome everyone back to the town for another year.

“I would like to thank all of those involved in the planning, preparation and delivery of the festival, as well as our officers and staff who policed the event to keep the public safe.”

50 people were also ejected on Sunday, August 28 due to anti-social behaviour within the campsites.

These festival goers were safegaurded by police, festival organisors and British Transport Police to ensure safe travel.

Thames Valley Police have reported that they received 152 crime reports at the 2022 Reading Festival compared to 135 in 2021.