Football fans get bans as Oxford vs Reading probe continues

Thames Valley Police has so far confirmed 33 men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder ahead of the game in Reading town centre on Tuesday, December 12 last year including two under the age of 18.

A total of 10 people were arrested on the night after the incidents in St Mary's Butts, Friar Street and Station Approach with arrests continuing to be made more than two months after the game.

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All men have been released on bail apart from one who has been released with no further action to be taken against him.

Conditions of the bail prevent them from attending football fixtures as spectators.

Of the men still under investigation, 14 are from Oxfordshire, 14 from Berkshire, three from Hampshire and one from Surrey.

The list of arrests made in connection to the incident:

Oxfordshire - 

• A 25-year-old man from Abingdon
• A 26-year-old man from Abingdon
• A 27-year-old man from Abingdon
• A 34-year-old man from Abingdon
• A 56-year-old man from Bicester
• A 31-year-old man from Henley
• A 35-year-old man from Grove
• A 27-year-old man from Oxford
• A 28-year-old man from Oxford
• A 48-year-old man from Oxford
• A 22-year-old man from Upper Arncott
• A 48-year old man from Upper Arncott
• A 34-year-old man from Wantage
• A 47-year-old man from Witney

Berkshire -

• A 33-year-old man from Arborfield Green 
• A 34-year-old man from Arborfield Green
• A 21-year-old man from Calcot, Reading
• A 22-year-old man from Calcot, Reading
• A 21-year-old man from Caversham
• A 50-year-old man from Caversham
• A 42-year-old man from Emmer Green, Reading
• A 42-year-old man from Newbury
• A 29-year-old man from Reading
• A 48-year-old from Thatcham
• A 19-year-old man from Tilehurst
• A 32-year-old man from Tilehurst
• A 57-year-old man from Tilehurst
• A 17-year-old boy from Wokingham.

Hampshire - 

• A 58-year-old man from Sherfield-on-Loddon
• A 55-year-old man from Yateley
• A 24-year-old man from Sherfield-on-Loddon

Surrey - 

• A 16-year-old boy from Kingston-upon Thames

Since then, the two teams have faced each other at the Kassam Stadium in the reverse fixture earlier this month with the game originally scheduled for 3pm but the two clubs agreed to bring it forward to noon after consultation with the police.

Four people were arrested at that game on suspicion of offences including possession of a Class A drug and racially aggravated harassment.

All of those arrested were Berkshire residents, police said.

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The force is continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident in Reading back in December and recently re-released two images of men the force would like to speak to in connection to the incident.

Investigating officer Sergeant Richard Noone, based at Reading police station, said: “I would like to thank the public for their support so far and for the information they have provided as it has greatly assisted the investigation.

“We are continuing to appeal for information regarding the public order incidents in Reading on December 12.

“We would like to appeal to anybody who recognises the individuals in these images to please get in touch as we believe they may have vital information about the incidents."

Those with information can make a report to Thames Valley Police online or by calling 101, quoting the investigation reference number 43230557087.

Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Oxford United and the English Football League (EFL) have been contacted for comment.

The EFL was asked why the match in Reading was scheduled to kick off in the evening given the rivalry between the two clubs.