06/08/2014

Man Killed By Police Car In Reading

A man has died after being struck by a police car in Reading.

A police officer also hit by the same car is being treated in hospital, his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Police say that the two men were struck by a patrol car responding to a report of a burglary in Eastern Avenue at about 01:45 on Wednesday morning.

An investigation into the incident has been launched and referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

(MH/CD)

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