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Several people reported dead in multiple stabbings at BLM protests site in Reading Several people reported dead in multiple stabbings at BLM protest site in Reading
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UK Police is responding to an incident at a park where Black Lives Matter protests took place in the southern English city of Reading. British media reported at least 3 people were killed and several are injured. UK Police are responding to an incident at a park where a Black Lives Matter protest took place in the southern English city of Reading. British media reported at least three people were killed and several are injured.
Telegraph reported at least three people have been killed, while two more have been hospitalized in critical condition, local media reported, citing sources. The incident prompted a major police response, yet law enforcement did not elaborate on what exactly happened. The Telegraph reported at least three people have been killed, while two more have been hospitalized in critical condition, local media reported, citing sources.
“We are aware of reports of an incident in Forbury Gardens, Reading. Officers are on the scene and investigating the incident,” Thames Valley Police said on Twitter. Police, however, have yet to confirm any casualties, saying only that “a number of people sustained injuries” in the wake of the incident.
The alleged stabbing prompted a major police response.
Multiple ambulances as well as medical helicopters were seen responding to the incident.
A graphic video circulating online shows three wounded individuals lying on the grass in the park with multiple police officers and paramedics tending to them. 
The leader of Reading Council, Councillor Jason Brock, described the event as a “serious incident” and urged the public to avoid the town center altogether.The leader of Reading Council, Councillor Jason Brock, described the event as a “serious incident” and urged the public to avoid the town center altogether.
A man was arrested at the scene of the incident, the police has said. It remained unclear whether there were any other suspects at large. A man was arrested at the scene, the police said. It remains unclear whether there are any other suspects at large.
A Black Lives Matter protest took place at the park earlier in the day. There was no immediate suggestion that the stabbing incident is linked to it.A Black Lives Matter protest took place at the park earlier in the day. There was no immediate suggestion that the stabbing incident is linked to it.
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