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Photos of the theme park show police swarming the site amid reports of a person being knifed on a bridge. The reports have not been confirmed. Visitors have taken to social media to express their concern.

One person said: “Rides closed everyone was leaving but they had to hold everyone back so rides have reopened while the incident is dealt with. (sic).”

Another commented: “Some absolutely heartbreaking rumours coming out of Thorpe Park now.

“Apparently a stabbing has occurred on the bridge.

“The park has made the right decision to keep rides open whilst they deal with the situation.

“Stay safe everyone.”

One woman said officers had blocked her and fellow visitors from crossing a bridge at the park. 

She said: “Unreal day at Thorpe Park! Leaving the park now and friends and I are all okay but something went down here today.

“The police wouldn’t let any of us leave, they had a screen across the bridge which they’ve taken down, and had a police dog underneath the bridge.”

This is a breaking news story…More to follow…

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