A 23-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man was stabbed at a Reading nightclub.

The incident occurred on Sunday, February 11 at around 2:04am in the Walkabout Bar, Wiston Terrace, Reading.

Krisma Anthony, 23, of Woolwich, London, was charged with one count of attempted murder and one count of possession of a knife blade/sharply pointed article in a public place.

The victim remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Nick Hind said: “This incident has occurred in a busy venue.

“We have already identified and spoken to a number of witnesses, but I would ask anybody who has not yet spoken to police to please get in touch with us by calling 101, quoting reference 43240066427.

“The victim’s family are aware and are being offered support at this time.”

Anthony is due before Reading Magistrates’ Court today.

A 25-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.