Armed police officers from the Thames Valley Police armed unit responded to an incident at the Royal Berkshire Hospital Accident and Emergency department at around 8pm last night (Wednesday 7th May).
Armed officers parked their cars across Carven Road blocking traffic. An eyewitness said: “I was in A and E at the time armed police officers rushed into the hospital. People looked very shocked as police went in both entrances to the emergency department.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson, said: “We received a report of an assault with injury at around 7.50pm yesterday (7/5) in Audley Street, Reading. The victim, a man in his thirties, suffered stab wounds and was taken to hospital. There is a scene watch in place while officers investigate the assault.
“A 33-year-old man from Southall, Ealing was arrested in connection with the incident. If anyone has any information, please contact the force on 101 or by making a report online quoting investigation reference number 43240211518.”
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