We’re seeing reports of an unfortunate incident at a BBM party BlackBerry is holding in London. Apparently there is at least one stabbing victim, and those at the party aren’t allowed to leave.
Here are some of the tweets reporting from the scene, along with photos:
Two people stabbed at the #BBMParty, venue now a crime scene. Shizzetwitpic.com/959ldt
— George Eason (@mrgeorgeeason) April 3, 2012
There’s been an incident at the Blackberry party and no one is currently allowed to leave #bbmparty #OMG
— Edward Gleave (@Ed_StarOnSunday) April 3, 2012
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So I can’t leave the #BBMparty cos some1 got shanked in the neck #ThisCantBeLife lockerz.com/s/198284823
— Joe (@NotUrAverageJ0) April 4, 2012
OhmyGOD someones been stabbed with a broken bottle at the #bbmparty !? That’s awful. How absolutely horrific.
— Jennifer-Rosellen (@JRosellenM) April 4, 2012
We sincerely hope that everyone is OK and that the crowd at the event stays calm as the police do their job. As of now, there is no official word from BlackBerry on what has happened or how it will handle the event moving forward.
UPDATE: According to a reporter at the Daily Telegraph, the police department have made one arrest:
Met: Man in serious condition in hospital after incident shortly after midnight at #bbmparty in SE1. One arrest. Guests still held.
— Matthew Holehouse (@mattholehouse) April 4, 2012
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