Nottingham Police have issued a statement as a man has been arrested following a “tragic incident” in the city centre which has left three people dead.
Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am on Tuesday, June 13. At that time, two people were found dead in the street.
Officers were then called to another incident in Milton Street. A van had attempted to run over three people, reports claim. Those people are being treated in hospital.
Nottingham incident
One man has also been found dead in Magdala Road. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell has said in a statement: “This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people. We believe these three incidents are all linked and we have a man in custody.
“This investigation is at its early stages and a team of detectives is working to establish exactly what has happened.
“We ask the public to be patient while inquiries continue. At this time, a number of roads in the city will remain closed as this investigation progresses.”
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed in the city.
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The incident has left at least six roads closed in the city. There is a heavy police presence and members of the public have been asked to take alternate routes.
Police said in an earlier statement: “Officers and other emergency services are currently in attendance at an ongoing serious incident. There are multiple road closures in place throughout the city while the incident is being investigated.
“We are asking the public and motorists to please avoid the following areas and plan alternate routes.”
Nottingham attack victims
The three victims have since been identified as students Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber as well as school site manager Ian Coates. Barnaby’s family issued a devastating statement. They said: “At 19 he was just at the start of his journey into adulthood and was developing into a wonderful young man. As parents, we are enormously proud of everything he achieved and all the plans he had made. His brother is bereft beyond belief, and at this time we ask for privacy as a family to be allowed time to process and grieve.”
The family of Grace heartbreakingly said in a statement: “Grace was an adored daughter and sister; she was a truly wonderful and beautiful young lady. Grace was not just a sister to James but his best friend. He is completely heartbroken. As parents, words cannot explain our complete and utter devastation. She will be so dearly missed.”
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