Tributes have been paid to the three people killed in a park on Saturday.

Reading East MP Matt Rodda said he was proud of the way people in Reading are supporting each other through this "difficult time".

He added: "Reading is a friendly and peaceful town with a diverse and tolerant community and this whole incident is completely unknown to us, it is something which has never occurred before in our community and as such is deeply upsetting."

Earlier today the MP laid flowers with community and faith leaders at the scene of the attack.

A minute's silence was held outside the Blagrave Arms pub for the victims of the Reading terror attack.

Ahead of the pause, Jamie Wake, a friend of the three men who were stabbed, told reporters: "I wish I could stand here and say that I can make sense of the senseless. Sadly today, like many others, I can't.

"We become so used to seeing incidents like this on the television. This time, we cannot change the channel. This time, it's on our doorstep. And this time, it's happened to people we know."

Mr Wake said the Blagrave was a place the LGBT community in Reading called home and was a "safe space for so many members of our community".

"A place that today we have all been drawn to as we unite together, to mourn as one," he added.

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Reading East MP Matt Rodda has paid tribute in the Commons to the victims of Forbury Gardens.

Mr Rodda told MPs: "Like many other local people I was shocked and deeply upset by the dreadful attack in Forbury Gardens.

"I want to offer my deepest condolences to the families of the three people who died. My thoughts are with them.

"It is impossible to imagine what they are going through at this time and I am sure all our hearts go out to them."

Friends pay tribute to the three people who died after a stabbing attack in Reading on Saturday.

Detectives have been granted more time to question a man suspected of killing three people in Reading.

Counter terrorism police are now able to hold Khairi Saadallah until 27 June, after he was arrested on Saturday following an attack in Forbury Gardens.

David Wails was earlier named as the third victim of the attack. Joe Ritchie-Bennett and his friend James Furlong also died.

Det Ch Supt Kath Barnes said officers were "working to establish exactly what happened in the lead up to, during and after this incident".

A statement said her team are "particularly interested" in hearing from anyone who might have been driving in the area before or at the time of the incident, and who may have dash-cam footage.

Staff at a Reading pub have said they are "devastated" by the death of three "friends" in the Forbury Gardens attack.

The Blagrave Arms said the victims, David Wails, James Furlong and Joe Ritchie-Bennett, were regular customers and described them as the "kindest, most genuine, and most loveliest people in our community".

The town centre pub is a popular venue with Reading's LGBT community.

In a statement The Blagrave Arms said: "The Blagrave Arms management and staff are devestated that the three people who died, in the Forbury Gardens attack on Saturday, were regular customers and very dear friends of ours.

"Our hearts are broken and our thoughts go out to their families and friends; also to the other victims of this disgusting vicious attack."

They added: "They'll be forever in our thoughts."

West Dorset MP Chris Loder has told MPs how one of his parliamentary assistants carried out CPR on a victim of the Forbury Gardens attack.

He told the commons:"In the same way that (Tobias Ellwood) did so in March 2017, another member of our parliamentary family who, by chance was at Forbury Gardens on Saturday, ran courageously towards danger, his only focus to help the injured."

Mr Loder said his staff member James Antell "not only used his own shirt to stem the bleeding of one victim, but continued resuscitation on a second victim until the paramedics arrived".

He added he was "extremely proud" of his assistant's "remarkable and extraordinary effort".

In response Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "Responding, Home Secretary Priti Patel said: "Can I join with (Mr Loder) a tribute to his assistant and to all other first responders who showed great humility but also that sense of duty in coming together on Saturday in Forbury Gardens to respond and prevent the further loss of life."

A friend of the three victims has paid tribute to the trio and the shock of their deaths.

It comes as the third person killed in Forbury Gardens has been named as David Wails.

Michael Main, said: "You wouldn't think it would be any time soon but when it happens, that's what hits me the hardest."

Mr Main said: "[Mr Wails] was always happy. Everyone has their problems but he left them at the door. He always made people smile.

"I always loved how Joe [Ritchie-Bennett] would say anything. He didn’t have much of a filter, which was the best thing. He always said what he wanted – and it was never anything bad, he always had something good to say.

"James [Furlong], I used to love his argumentative conversations. Not in a bad way, just discussions and he’d always beat me in the arguments. I am going to miss that. It’s not going to be the same for me."

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David Wails has been named as the third victim of the Forbury Gardens attack.

A friend of Mr Wails, and the other two victims Joe Ritchie-Bennett and James Furlong said they were "always happy" and would be remembered fondly.

Michael Main, who knew them from drinking at the Blagrave Arms in Reading, said the attacks had affected the town significantly.

He told the BBC: "I drank with David probably every day. Every time I was in there, he was in there. We'd have a lot of banter. He was a banter person. He's the one that hits me the most because I know him more and it's just sad to know he's gone so early."

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The Home Secretary Priti Patel has sent her "heartfelt condolences" to those involved in the Forbury Gardens attack.

Ms Patel told MPs in the Commons: "Police have confirmed that the threat is contained but that sadly three innocent members of the public were killed, murdered by a sudden and savage knife attacker as they enjoyed a summer evening with friends.

"Another three victims were injured and received hospital treatment.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of everyone who was hurt or killed as a result of this sickening attack."

Ms Patel visited Forbury Gardens earlier this morning.

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Among dozens of floral tributes outside of The Holt School in Wokingham - in memory of teacher James Furlong - one sign attached to the gates said: "And remember, be safe, be careful and don't do anything I wouldn't do."

One student, who preferred not to be named, said that Mr Furlong used to repeat the motto to pupils at the end of every lesson.

The sign also said "our hero" and "fly high" alongside pictures of the history teacher, while a red and white Liverpool Football Club scarf had been draped over the gates.

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The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has paid tribute to victim James Furlong who was a teacher.

Mr Furlong was head of history, government and politics at The Holt School in Wokingham.

Mr Williamson told MPs: "Before I begin, may I take the opportunity to share my deepest condolences with the family of James Furlong and the other victims of the terrorist attack in Reading.

"We've heard so many young people talk about the amazing impact James had on their lives and the real appreciation they felt and the loss that they now feel.

"Our hearts go out to all of those who have been affected by this most terrible of tragedies.

"It was an appalling attack and the Home Secretary will update the House later today."

More flowers are being left in Reading town centre in tribute to the three victims of Saturday's attack.

One bouquet left behind showed the mood around Reading: one of mourning but also defiance.

Several community leaders, including Reading's MPs and the Bishop of Reading, laid flowers at a vigil earlier.

The prime minister has promised that the government "will not hesitate" to act if there are changes that could be made to legislation in the wake of Saturday's events.

Boris Johnson's official spokesman said the PM took part in the minute's silence for the victims at 10am and continues to receive "regular updates from security officials".

The Number 10 spokesman added: "The prime minister has said that if there are any lessons to be learned or any changes to be made to stop such events from happening again, we will not hesitate to take that action, as we have before."

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Old photos, misleading claims and conspiracies relating to the Reading attack have been shared across social media.

Some posts show old images of convicted terrorists claiming they were behind the attack, while others made false claims about a left-wing commentator. Some erroneously tried to link the incident to an earlier Black Lives Matter protest.

There was also a disturbing, albeit genuine, video of the aftermath of the incident. Police encouraged people not to share it, out of respect to the victims.

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• Interrogate the source. Have the claims been reported in reliable places? Are the images old or manipulated?
• Think about bias. Does the person sharing have an ulterior motive? And does it confirm pre-existing bias or feed into a polarised conversation?
• Is it helpful? Even if the claims were true, would it be useful to share them? And would it be respectful to those affected?

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An increased police presence will be seen across Reading over the next few days, the town’s local policing area commander has said.

Supt Nicholas John said residents should not be alarmed if cordons remain in place, though many have already come down.

He said the town’s response and community spirit had been “very moving” since the attack.

Supt John said: “It is now more important than ever that everyone plays their part in tackling terrorism.

“Communities defeat terrorism. In times of adversity we must come together as one community as the co-operation between each other is our most powerful defence.

“I am proud to be part of the diverse Reading community and we will together stand up against those who aim to divide us.”

Cordons remain in place near Forbury Gardens, including Town Hall Square, Blagrave Street, Forbury Road and The Forbury.

More pupils at The Holt School in Wokingham paid tribute to James Furlong, who was its head of history, government and politics.

Ella Banbury, 17, said: "He was just a really kind teacher. You would always see him smile - there wouldn't be a time where you wouldn't see him smiling.

"He wasn't just there to teach the subject, he wanted to make sure everyone is OK."

Kate La Cumbra, 17, said: "I didn't have any subjects with him but even if you didn't know him, around school he would always be happy to help you,"

Another student, Poppy Hind, 17, added: "His smile was the main thing. He would walk around school with a massive smile on his face every single day."

Pupils lit candles at the nearby St Paul's Parish Church.

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At police cordons near Forbury Gardens, a steady stream of people continue to bring floral tributes in memory of the three people who lost their lives.

Reading local Magda Koc said she was in "disbelief" about what happened and was moved enough to lay flowers at the scene.

"I'm just waiting to hear who it is that died, so I can think about them," she said.

At 10:00 BST all across the town people stopped in their tracks and bowed their heads to mark the minute's silence in memory of those affected.

Later, politicians and community and faith leaders gathered in huge numbers to lay flowers and say a prayer at the gates of the park - a sombre display of collective of grieving.

Reading is in mourning.