REPORTS of a serious incident at Forbury Gardens in Reading currently circulating on social media have been confirmed by police.
Concerned locals have taken to Twitter to inform people that police are currently in the area.
One said on Twitter: "Police out in force at #Forbury gardens. Condolences to those involved. Hope they catch the perpetrators."
Police out in force at #Forbury gardens. Condolences to those involved. Hope they catch the perpetrators. pic.twitter.com/93sqcS62BG
— MmmmmmMarkyMark (@ralphcat) June 20, 2020
Police have confirmed that they are at the scene of an incident but didn't confirm what had happened.
We are aware of reports of an incident in Forbury Gardens, Reading.
— Thames Valley Police (@ThamesVP) June 20, 2020
Officers are on the scene and investigating the incident.
There are also reports of an air ambulance in the area.
Rapid response to incident in Forbury Gardens Reading #rdguk @BBCBreaking pic.twitter.com/0ma4kfp9Vn
— Claire Gould (@ClaireLJG1987) June 20, 2020
Graphic videos currently on social media show people lying on the ground with emergency services at the scene.
Reading FC football player Tom McIntyre said: "Praying for those attacked in Forbury Gardens, awful."
Praying for those attacked in Forbury Gardens, awful 😔🙏🏽
— Tom McIntyre (@Tom5Mc) June 20, 2020
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