LONDON — Police in the English town of Reading are dealing with a “serious incident,” authorities say, following reports that multiple people were stabbed in a park.
Witnesses report that police cars and helicopters are responding to an incident in Forbury Gardens, a park in the town of about 200,000 residents west of London. Police block off several roads, and photos show two air ambulances nearby.
The Royal Berkshire Hospital tells the BBC it is treating two casualties from the incident.
The local Thames Valley Police force tweets, “We are aware of reports of an incident in Forbury Gardens, Reading. Officers are on the scene and investigating the incident.”
Jason Brock, the leader of Reading Council, tweets: “Concerning reports from Reading town centre – please stay clear of the area as Police are dealing with a serious incident.”
The report comes hours after an anti-racism protest took place at Forbury Gardens.
— AP
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