Two men arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in Earley on Wednesday have been released without charge.
The victim was formally identified this afternoon as 41-year-old Declan Walsh, from Reading.
Thames Valley Police officers were called to the Elmhurst Hotel in Church Road shortly before 10am on Wednesday following reports that a man had been assaulted by two men.
Paramedics were also called but the man died at the scene.
A post mortem was held yesterday (Thursday) but proved inconclusive. Toxicology reports have been requested and therefore it might be a number of months before a formal cause of death is established.
Two men from Reading, aged 28 and 38, were arrested in the centre of Reading shortly before 11am on Wednesday. They were both released without charge this afternoon due to insufficient evidence.
Senior investigating officer, Det Ch Insp Kevin Brown, of TVP’s Major Crime Unit, said: “As a result of the post mortem and the enquiries to date we are no longer treating this as a murder investigation, unless any new evidence comes to light. However, we will continue to conduct a thorough unexplained death investigation on behalf of the coroner, to determine how Declan Walsh died. Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with Mr Walsh’s friends and family at this extremely difficult time.
“I would urge anyone who hasn’t already come forward with information about Declan Walsh’s death to contact police immediately. The easiest way to do this is by calling 101 or visiting your nearest police station.
“If you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. No personal details are taken, information is not traced or recorded and you will not go to court.”