Three people killed in Reading stabbing attack

Three people have died and another three are seriously injured after multiple stabbings at a park in Reading, Thames Valley Police have confirmed.

Police said a 25-year-old man from Reading was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody.

Officers added the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related and they are not looking for anyone else after the attack on Saturday at around 7pm.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ian Hunter said: "We have made one arrest and at this stage we are not looking for any other people in connection with this incident.

"There is no intelligence to suggest that there is any further danger to the public, however we urge people to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious by calling police.

"This is not currently being treated as a terrorism incident, however officers are keeping an open mind as to the motivation for the incident and are being supported by colleagues from Counter Terrorism Policing South East."

He added there was no connection to the Black Lives Matter protest in the town earlier on Saturday.

"I can confirm that this incident is not connected. It occurred around three hours after the protest had concluded," he said.