Thorpe Park in ‘lockdown’ say visitors as emergency services rush to the scene

POLICE were called to Thorpe Park this evening following reports of a stabbing at the theme park. Photos from the scene showed a heavy police presence and a large group of people gathered together as visitors were told to stay inside the park. The incident happened around 5pm today and people were held inside the […]

POLICE were called to Thorpe Park this evening following reports of a stabbing at the theme park.

Photos from the scene showed a heavy police presence and a large group of people gathered together as visitors were told to stay inside the park.

The incident happened around 5pm today and people were held inside the amusement park for around 90 minutes.

Sarah Reynolds, from Neath, told the Sun Online: “It happened at around 5pm. I saw the police cordon. There was blood on the floor and police dogs were looking for a knife. They wouldn’t let us out until just before 7pm. Absolutely terrifying. No where is safe.”

One witness said: “Someone was stabbed on the bridge at Thorpe Park. Everyone was leaving so they had to hold everyone back. Rides have reopened while the incident is dealt with.”

Visitor Tony Stone said: “I’m here with my children who are very concerned and upset. We tried to leave at 5.05pm and were stopped at the front of the dome.

“We could see paramedics working on someone on the bridge. We were told to come back in the park.”

Sarah Hobbs said: “First day of holidays. Of all the days to go to Thorpe Park. Like the world is not crazy enough. Stabbing in the car park. Locked in.”

Abbie Sear tweeted: “Scary scenes at Thorpe Park. Big props to the staff giving out free water and keeping the rides open.”

Another visitor said: “Gates are open and we can finally go home. Major props to Thorpe Park for keeping the rides open, keeping the guests well informed and most importantly keeping us safe.”

Sun Online have contacted Surrey Police, Thorpe Park and the South East Coast Ambulance Service for a response.

A spokesman for Surrey Police said: “Unfortunately due to data protection we aren’t allowed to provide this information.”