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Nottingham: Three killed, three injured in city centre attacks Nottingham: Three killed, three injured in city centre attacks
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was being updated on developments in NottinghamPrime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was being updated on developments in Nottingham
Three people have been killed - and another three injured - in connected "horrific and tragic" attacks in Nottingham.Three people have been killed - and another three injured - in connected "horrific and tragic" attacks in Nottingham.
Two people, believed to have been stabbed, were found dead by police in Ilkeston Road just after 04:00 BST.Two people, believed to have been stabbed, were found dead by police in Ilkeston Road just after 04:00 BST.
Officers were then called to Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people.Officers were then called to Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people.
Police, who have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, later found a man dead in Magdala Road.Police, who have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, later found a man dead in Magdala Road.
The 31-year-old is currently in custody and the city centre has been locked down.The 31-year-old is currently in custody and the city centre has been locked down.
Police said the three people involved in the van attack in Milton Street were being treated in hospital. Live updates: Man held after three found dead in Nottingham city centre
Police said the three people injured in the van attack in Milton Street were being treated in hospital.
Warning: People may find some of the details in the story upsettingWarning: People may find some of the details in the story upsetting
Chief Constable Kate Meynell, from Nottinghamshire Police, said the force believed all three incidents were linked.Chief Constable Kate Meynell, from Nottinghamshire Police, said the force believed all three incidents were linked.
"This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people," she said."This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people," she said.
"This investigation is at its early stages and a team of detectives is working to establish exactly what has happened."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.""We ask the public to be patient while inquiries continue."
An eyewitness told the BBC he witnessed a young man and young woman being stabbed in Ilkeston Road, close to the junction with Bright Street, at about 04:00.An eyewitness told the BBC he witnessed a young man and young woman being stabbed in Ilkeston Road, close to the junction with Bright Street, at about 04:00.
The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he heard "awful, blood-curdling screams" and saw a man dressed in black, with a hood and rucksack, "grapping with some people". The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he heard "awful, blood-curdling screams" and saw a man dressed in black, with a hood and rucksack, "grappling with some people".
"It was a girl, and a man or boy she was with - they looked quite young," he said."It was a girl, and a man or boy she was with - they looked quite young," he said.
"She was screaming 'help!' I just wish I'd shouted something out of the window to unnerve the assailant."She was screaming 'help!' I just wish I'd shouted something out of the window to unnerve the assailant.
"I saw him stab the lad first and then the woman. It was repeated stabbing - four or five times. The lad collapsed in the middle of the road."I saw him stab the lad first and then the woman. It was repeated stabbing - four or five times. The lad collapsed in the middle of the road.
"The girl stumbled towards a house and didn't move. The next minute she had disappeared down the side of a house, and that's where they found her.""The girl stumbled towards a house and didn't move. The next minute she had disappeared down the side of a house, and that's where they found her."
Lynn Haggitt says she is shaken upLynn Haggitt says she is shaken up
Witness Lynn Haggitt said she saw a van hitting two people in the city centre.Witness Lynn Haggitt said she saw a van hitting two people in the city centre.
"At half past five I saw a van pull up at the side of me," she said. "It was white, all white. There was a police car behind it coming up slowly, no flashing lights."At half past five I saw a van pull up at the side of me," she said. "It was white, all white. There was a police car behind it coming up slowly, no flashing lights.
"The man in the driver's seat looked in his mirror and saw the police car behind him.""The man in the driver's seat looked in his mirror and saw the police car behind him."
She said the van then drove up to "the corner of the street and went into two people".She said the van then drove up to "the corner of the street and went into two people".
"The lady ended up on the kerb, and then he backed up the white van and he went, speeded up Parliament Street with the police cars following him," she added."The lady ended up on the kerb, and then he backed up the white van and he went, speeded up Parliament Street with the police cars following him," she added.
Video shows police cars on Ilkeston Road at dawnVideo shows police cars on Ilkeston Road at dawn
Video shows police cars on Ilkeston Road at dawnVideo shows police cars on Ilkeston Road at dawn
Nic Chuter lives in Mapperley Road, close to the junction of Woodborough Road, not far from where a man was found dead in Magdala Road.Nic Chuter lives in Mapperley Road, close to the junction of Woodborough Road, not far from where a man was found dead in Magdala Road.
The former emergency planner said he was greeted by armed police officers as he left the house.The former emergency planner said he was greeted by armed police officers as he left the house.
He said: "[The] first thing we saw this morning when I took the children to nursery was someone calling me over with a very large gun saying 'hello, what are you up to?'He said: "[The] first thing we saw this morning when I took the children to nursery was someone calling me over with a very large gun saying 'hello, what are you up to?'
"We're not able to use the car as it's being counted as part of a crime scene, so everything within the cordon is staying put.""We're not able to use the car as it's being counted as part of a crime scene, so everything within the cordon is staying put."
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said its crews were assisting the policeNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said its crews were assisting the police
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak thanked the emergency services and said he was being updated on developments.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak thanked the emergency services and said he was being updated on developments.
"My thoughts are with those injured, and the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives," he said."My thoughts are with those injured, and the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives," he said.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she was "shocked and saddened" by the deaths, adding she had spoken to Nottinghamshire Police's chief constable and was "receiving regular updates".Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she was "shocked and saddened" by the deaths, adding she had spoken to Nottinghamshire Police's chief constable and was "receiving regular updates".
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also sent his "thoughts to all those affected and to the emergency services who are responding".Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also sent his "thoughts to all those affected and to the emergency services who are responding".
Alex Norris, Labour MP for Nottingham North, tweeted: "Awful news for our city to wake up to today. A damaged white Vauxhall Vivaro van and a cordon could be seen in Bentinck Road, Nottingham, which BBC Verify has confirmed is where an arrest took place.
It is not yet known if it is the same van that was involved in the incident.
A damaged white van could be seen near the scene of the arrest
A statement from the city's three Labour MPs - Lilian Greenwood, Nadia Whittome and Alex Norris - said: "Awful news for our city to wake up to today.
"Our community's thoughts and prayers are with all those affected."Our community's thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
"Our gratitude is with our blue light responders for their work today also.""Our gratitude is with our blue light responders for their work today also."
Nottingham City Council leader David Mellen said: "Ours is an overwhelmingly peaceful and tolerant city where people get along with one another and it's incomprehensible that such dreadful violence has happened here.
"I'm grateful to the police for swiftly making an arrest and for all the emergency services responding to this tragic situation and keeping us safe."
At the sceneAt the scene
Hayley Compton, BBC Radio NottinghamHayley Compton, BBC Radio Nottingham
This is normally an incredibly busy part of the city, it is where all of the buses come in.This is normally an incredibly busy part of the city, it is where all of the buses come in.
There is a huge police presence and lots of people around wondering what is going on, trying to make their way into work, into college, into school.There is a huge police presence and lots of people around wondering what is going on, trying to make their way into work, into college, into school.
It is a huge incident for the city and I have seen at least 40-50 police officers at the two cordons I have visited.It is a huge incident for the city and I have seen at least 40-50 police officers at the two cordons I have visited.
The police are talking to people, reassuring them and making sure they know where they're going. Most questions are being answered simply with "there has been a major incident".The police are talking to people, reassuring them and making sure they know where they're going. Most questions are being answered simply with "there has been a major incident".
The public have been told to avoid the areaThe public have been told to avoid the area
A number of roads in the city have been closed while investigations take place. These are:A number of roads in the city have been closed while investigations take place. These are:
Ilkeston RoadIlkeston Road
Milton StreetMilton Street
Magdala RoadMagdala Road
Maples StreetMaples Street
Woodborough Road (from junction of Magdala Road into the city)Woodborough Road (from junction of Magdala Road into the city)
Maid Marian Way at the junction of Parliament StreetMaid Marian Way at the junction of Parliament Street
Nottinghamshire Police have set up a dedicated phone line for the incident and have asked anyone concerned about a family member or friend to call them on 0800 0961011.
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