A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 20s was stabbed in an alleyway in Reading. 

Thames Valley Police were called to the scene in Lower Earley on Saturday at approximately 4.23pm after receiving multiple reports that a man had been attacked. 

The force attended with other medical professionals and the victim was brought to hospital, where he later died.

The man's next of kin have been informed of his death, but formal identification and post-mortem processes have not yet been completed. 

A murder investigation has since been launched and a teenage boy from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody. 

A scene watch is in place in the alleyway, which is between Cutbush Lane and Kensington Close, and through to the alley between Cutbush Lane and Gypsy Lane.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Nick Hind, of the force's Major Crime Unit, said their thoughts are with 'the man's next of kin following his death'.

He said: 'We understand this murder will be of concern to the community, but we do not believe there is any threat to the wider public.

'We are in the early stages of a complex investigation, but we are following several lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances around the murder.

'Members of the public are likely to see an increased police presence in the area while we investigate, and we would advise anyone with any concerns to please speak to one of our uniformed officers.

'I would ask that at this time people refrain from speculation on social media or other mediums whilst we investigate to find the truth behind this incident and loss of life.'

Members of the public with information about the incident are urged to contact 101 and quote reference number 43260256521.