A witness has told of how she heard sirens and then saw emergency services carrying out CPR on at least three people following stabbings in the centre of Reading.

The woman said she was “terrified” by what she viewed in Forbury Gardens around 7pm and was feeling “very shaken” back home.

At least two people have been taken to hospital following what has been described as a “major incident”. One man has been arrested.

The unnamed witness told the Mirror: “My husband and I were walking back from Tesco after a grocery run, we always walk there.

“We take a break halfway at Forbury Gardens. I sat with my bags, drank water. I heard some children scream and cry, and assumed they were cranky.

“I was pointing to a mound and told my husband it would be perfect for a picnic spot. That’s when I heard sirens.

“We saw emergency services perform CPR. We rushed outside the gardens and continued walking onto Friar Street.”

Meanwhile, a woman from Reading said the stabbings had left her “heartbroken” and she said she did not want the incident to define the Berkshire town.

Mica Blackwell tweeted: “I’ve lived in Reading all my life & I’ve never felt unsafe at Forbury Gardens.

“Tonight’s incident has left me heartbroken for everyone. Don’t let this define our town. We will get through this stronger. Stay safe everyone.”

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