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BBC News
19 hours ago
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Four more arrests after suspected knife attack in Reading
A further four men have been arrested over a suspected knife attack that left three people in hospital. A man in his late teens and two others in their 20s and 30s were injured during the incident in St Mary's Butts, Reading, at about 03:25 BST on Sunday. They have all since left arrested a 34-year-old man from the town on suspicion of attempted murder on Sunday. In a new statement released earlier, Thames Valley Police said it had arrested four more men from Reading - aged 27, 28, 34 and 37 - on suspicion of the same offence. A scene watch in St Mary's Butts has now been removed. Det Insp Beverley Pearse said officers were investigating the incident as a "top priority"."We are still appealing for help from the public as we believe there may have been numerous witnesses to the incident, including those with mobile phone footage of it and/or the aftermath," the detective said. "So please send any footage or photos to us instead of sharing on social media." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Attempted murder arrest after three people injured in 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 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 teenager has since been discharged and the arrested man remains in police custody, said the Sally Russell said: "We know this attempted murder will cause concern but we are investigating it as a high priority." 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." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
