Attempted murder arrest after three people injured
Three men were seriously injured in St Mary's Butts, Reading
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A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people were seriously injured in a suspected knife attack in Reading, police have said.
Thames Valley Police said a man in his late teens and two other men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were taken to hospital with "serious injuries, thought to be caused by a knife" after the incident in St Mary's Butts at about 03:25 BST.
The teenager has since been discharged and the arrested man remains in police custody, said the force.
Insp Sally Russell said: "We know this attempted murder will cause concern but we are investigating it as a high priority."
A scene-watch is currently in place in St Mary's Butts
She said a large scene-watch was in place on Sunday, with an increased police presence in the St Mary's Butts area of the Berkshire town while officers and staff carried out enquiries.
Insp Russell asked anyone with relevant information to contact the force, adding: "We believe there may have been numerous witnesses to the incident, including those with mobile phone footage of it and/or the aftermath."
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