A CONTRACTOR has died following an incident at IKEA in Reading this morning.
The Swedish home furnishing store, in Pincents Lane, Calcot, was closed this morning following the death of the contractor on site.
Deputy Retail Manager, IKEA UK and Ireland, Javier Quinones, said: “We are very saddened to confirm that this morning, 19th October, a contractor died in an incident on our site in Reading.
“The safety and security of everyone on our premises is always our highest priority and we are now supporting the Thames Valley Police with their investigation.
“The store will remain closed this morning. Our thoughts are with the individual’s family at this time.”
Emergency services were called to the site at 2.33am. Police, ambulance and fire crews all attended following reports that a man had died.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said: “Thames Valley Police were called to Ikea in Pincents Lane, Reading today at 2.33am by the ambulance service.
“We attended the scene, where sadly a man had died. The fire service also attended. No arrests have been made.
“Officers remain at the site while an investigation is carried out, and the store is currently closed.”