Images obtained by the Reading Chronicle show the ‘chaotic scenes’ that emerged by the town’s train station.
The incident happened on July 20 in Reading (Image: Paul King)
At around 8.45pm on Saturday, July 20, reports were made to Thames Valley Police that a 60-year-old man had been assaulted near the location.
Forensics were at the scene of the crime (Image: Paul King)
Both officers from the force along with several emergency workers attended the scene.
Two people, a man, 38, and a woman, 20, have been arrested (Image: Paul King)
They aided a 60-year-old man who has since been taken to hospital for further treatment.
The incident has been described as 'chaotic' (Image: Paul King)
His condition has been described as ‘critical’.
The two people that have been arrested are in custody (Image: Paul King)
A cordon was put in place but has since been lifted.
A 39-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman have since been arrested in connection with this incident and both are currently in police custody.
The incident occurred near Reading Station (Image: Paul King)
An eyewitness told the Chronicle: “It was pure carnage.
“I don’t know what happened but it all went off in Reading on Saturday night.
Many police officers were at the scene (Image: Paul King)
“The police were everywhere and it was all going off.
"It was chaotic."
The person who was taken to hospital is in a 'critical' condition (Image: Ingrid Harvey)
A spokesperson from Thames Valley Police said: “If anyone has any information about this, they are asked to call 101, quoting reference number 43240345971, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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