FORENSIC officers can be seen in Caversham where an 'attempted murder' took place in the early hours of this morning.
A boy remains in hospital with two stab wounds and two teens, aged 16, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident in Hemdean Road at about 12.50am.
The road is completely closed between Hemdean Hill and Priest Hill, as well as at Oxford Street junction and Balmore Park surgery car park.
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Even pedestrians not allowed through and have to divert via Priest Hill and Blenheim Road, or via Chester Street, Prospect Street and Balmore Park - both up steep hills and a long diversion.
One woman was upset because she was running late to a medical appointment in town centre and had an injured foot so was facing a much longer walk to get there.
Lots of families taking shortcut to Blenheim Road via the alley at the top of Queen Street.
Residents had to ask police if they could leave their homes this morning.
Balmore Park Surgery, off Hemdean Road, has been forced to close for the day though people can still call for emergency appointments.
Police have confirmed they are still at the scene and an investigation is underway.
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