Reading College in lockdown after boy injured in ‘stabbing’
Boy injured in suspected attack at Reading College (Picture: Google)
Armed police have swooped on Reading College after a boy was injured in a suspected attack.
A manhunt is ongoing for the suspect with armed police and ambulances scrambled to the college around 2pm on Thursday.
Students were told to lie on the ground as police searched for signs of the attacker.
Reading College is currently in lockdown with police advising locals to stay away from the area.
A message displayed on screens scattered across the campus told pupils to enter lockdown conditions.
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It read: ‘Please enter lockdown. This is not a drill.
‘Please secure your rooms and keep students in.’
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Suzanne, who managed to get out of the college grounds, told the Reading Chronicle: ‘There was a problem with a student and all the students were lying on the floor.
‘The campus was in lockdown and all of the kids were in lockdown.’
She added people were now gradually being let out of the building.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: ‘We are aware of an assault with injury in Kings Road, Reading.
‘A boy has sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment.
‘Search activity is ongoing, supported by armed officers, and a visible police presence remains.
‘We advise members of the public to avoid the area at this time while officers work swiftly to resolve the situation.
‘We will provide an update when we are in a position to do so.’
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