In pictures: Reading park stabbing

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In pictures: Reading park stabbing

A number of people have been seriously injured after a multiple stabbing at a public park in Reading.

Emergency services were called to Forbury Gardens in the town at about 19:00 BST on Saturday.

Two air ambulances were photographed landing at another park nearby to ferry the injured to hospital.

Armed police officers have also been seen in the town and large parts of the town remain cordoned off.

Here are some images of the developments.

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Steve Parsosn/PA wire

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Thames Valley Police launched its response after receiving calls at about 19:00 BST

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@cogp79/AFP

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Two air ambulances were photographed at King’s Meadow in Reading, a short distance from Forbury Gardens

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@OllieSirellLDR

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Parts of Reading town centre were condoned off by Thames Valley Police

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Stve Parsons/PA wire

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Several ambulance crews attended the scene

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Steve parsons/Pa wire

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Armed police officers were later seen at a block of flats off Basingstoke Road in Reading

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@OllieSirellLDR

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Parts of Reading town centre were condoned off by Thames Valley Police

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AFP

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Police officers were stationed at all entrances to the park on Saturday night

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Television reporters were broadcasting from the town

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