Thorpe Park visitors claim site is in lockdown as emergency services rush to main entrance bridge 

Thorpe Park has been locked down after an alleged stabbing, reports have claimed.

Visitors at the Surrey theme park have claimed two people were injured during an attack at the site. 

Visitors have been tweeting as the park was closed, with members of the public shut inside – although this has not been confirmed.

Emergency services have rushed to the bridge at the main entrance to the park and photos from the scene show a heavy police presence.

One person said: ‘Rides closed everyone was leaving but they had to hold everyone back so rides have reopened while the incident is dealt with. (sic).’

Another commented: ‘Some absolutely heartbreaking rumours coming out of Thorpe Park now.

‘Apparently a stabbing has occurred on the bridge.

‘The park has made the right decision to keep rides open whilst they deal with the situation. Stay safe everyone.’

A third added: ‘Unreal day at Thorpe Park! Leaving the park now and friends and I are all okay but something went down here today.

‘The police wouldn’t let any of us leave, they had a screen across the bridge which they’ve taken down, and had a police dog underneath the bridge.’

Another said: ‘There’s reports of a stabbing. The bridge has been cornered off with police tape and there was police dogs. Guests are slowly leaving via the other side of the bridge and all hotel guests are in the bar and restaurant.’ 

More to follow.