Reading College 'stabbing' LIVE: Lockdown as police swarm building after 'knife attack'

A person has been arrested following "an assault" at Reading College that left a boy injured and hospitalised. Police locked down the campus after reports of a stabbing on Thursday. A police helicopter was seen circling above, as per the Reading Chronicle, while officers remain on scene. Early reports on social media claimed that a person has been stabbed "either inside the college or just outside the premises".

Thames Valley Police has confirmed the incident. A spokesperson said: "We can confirm officers have made an arrest in connection with this incident. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated in hospital. Officers are still in the area, so if you're worried or have any questions, please feel free to speak to them."

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