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 ReadingThe 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 crimeForensics 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 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' 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 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 by Reading Station 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 sceneMany 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 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.”