Armed police descend on residential road in Gravesend, Kent 1after reports of multiple stabbings

POLICE tonight descended on a quiet residential road following reports of multiple stabbings.

Officers were called to the street just after 8pm after reports that two people had been injured at a house.

Shocked eyewitnesses described "loads of police and emergency vehicles" at the scene in Gravesend, Kent Online reports.

It's reported that the incident involves one male and one female.

Police confirmed “two people were reported to have injuries consistent with stab wounds”.

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They  described their condition as “critical”.

A police spokesman said: “At 8.03pm on Monday 5 December 2016, police officers were called to an address in St Albans Close, Gravesend where two people were reported to have injuries consistent with stab wounds.

"South East Coast Ambulance Service also went to the scene and the injured people were taken to a London hospital for medical treatment where their condition is described as critical but stable."

The spokesman added: "Police officers are making enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

"Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Kent Police by calling 101 quoting reference 05-1126.

"Alternatively contact Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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