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Attempted murder arrest after three people injured in Reading | Attempted murder arrest after three people injured in Reading |
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Three men were seriously injured in St Mary's Butts, Reading | Three men were seriously injured in St Mary's Butts, Reading |
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were seriously injured in a suspected knife attack in Reading, police have said. | A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were seriously injured in a suspected knife attack in Reading, police have said. |
Thames Valley Police said a man in his late teens and two other men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were taken to hospital with "serious injuries, thought to be caused by a knife" after the incident in St Mary's Butts at about 03:25 BST. | Thames Valley Police said a man in his late teens and two other men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were taken to hospital with "serious injuries, thought to be caused by a knife" after the incident in St Mary's Butts at about 03:25 BST. |
The teenager has since been discharged and the arrested man remains in police custody, said the force. | The teenager has since been discharged and the arrested man remains in police custody, said the force. |
Insp Sally Russell said: "We know this attempted murder will cause concern but we are investigating it as a high priority." | Insp Sally Russell said: "We know this attempted murder will cause concern but we are investigating it as a high priority." |
A scene-watch is currently in place in St Mary's Butts | |
She said a large scene-watch was in place on Sunday, with an increased police presence in the St Mary's Butts area of the Berkshire town while officers and staff carried out enquiries. | She said a large scene-watch was in place on Sunday, with an increased police presence in the St Mary's Butts area of the Berkshire town while officers and staff carried out enquiries. |
Insp Russell asked anyone with relevant information to contact the force, adding: "We believe there may have been numerous witnesses to the incident, including those with mobile phone footage of it and/or the aftermath." | Insp Russell asked anyone with relevant information to contact the force, adding: "We believe there may have been numerous witnesses to the incident, including those with mobile phone footage of it and/or the aftermath." |
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