A MAN reportedly threatened to kill members of the public in Tilehurst last night (Friday, January 3).

Officers have arrested a 31-year-old man from Reading on suspicion of making the threats to kill.

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He was traced to the Brendon Close area of Tilehurst, where he was arrested.

It follows an incident in which a man was reportedly threatening members of the public in Rodway Road, Tilehurst at around 11.30pm.

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National Police Air Service (NPAS) assisted officers in tracing the man, who remains in custody at this time.

Anyone with information following this incident is asked to call 101 quoting reference 43200003200.