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Pictures of a white Vauxhall Vivaro van with a dent in its front have emergedPictures of a white Vauxhall Vivaro van with a dent in its front have emerged
Three people have died and another three injured following a series of attacks in the UK city of Nottingham early on Tuesday morning.Three people have died and another three injured following a series of attacks in the UK city of Nottingham early on Tuesday morning.
There is still a lot we do not know, and we are trying to pull together a clear picture of how things unfolded as details emerge.There is still a lot we do not know, and we are trying to pull together a clear picture of how things unfolded as details emerge.
Here is what we know so far.Here is what we know so far.
What happened?What happened?
Two students, both aged 19, were found stabbed to death in Ilkeston Road, west of Nottingham's city centre, just after 04:00 BST.Two students, both aged 19, were found stabbed to death in Ilkeston Road, west of Nottingham's city centre, just after 04:00 BST.
In another incident, around 05:30, the driver of a stolen van attempted to run over three people in Milton Street in the city centre. All three were taken to hospital.In another incident, around 05:30, the driver of a stolen van attempted to run over three people in Milton Street in the city centre. All three were taken to hospital.
Police said they then stopped the van in Maples Street where a man was Tasered and arrested.Police said they then stopped the van in Maples Street where a man was Tasered and arrested.
A man in his 50s was also found dead from knife injuries in Magdala Road, about a five-minute drive away. Some time after 05:00, a man in his 50s was also found dead from knife injuries in Magdala Road, located just under two miles (3.2km) away from the scene of the first two killings.
Police believe the suspect stole the man's van before heading to Milton Street where he then drove into people.Police believe the suspect stole the man's van before heading to Milton Street where he then drove into people.
Police are linking all three deaths.Police are linking all three deaths.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Very little information has been publicly released about the suspect but the BBC understands he is a West African migrant with a history of mental health problems.Very little information has been publicly released about the suspect but the BBC understands he is a West African migrant with a history of mental health problems.
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Three killed, three injured in city centre attacksThree killed, three injured in city centre attacks
What do we know about the victims?What do we know about the victims?
The two 19-year-olds killed in Ilkeston Road were students at the University of Nottingham.The two 19-year-olds killed in Ilkeston Road were students at the University of Nottingham.
Police have not officially named them but they have been identified as Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar - also known as Grace O'Malley-Kumar.Police have not officially named them but they have been identified as Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar - also known as Grace O'Malley-Kumar.
Mr Webber, from Taunton in Somerset, played for Bishops Hull Cricket Club, the club describing him in a statement as a "dear friend" whose "memory will live on".Mr Webber, from Taunton in Somerset, played for Bishops Hull Cricket Club, the club describing him in a statement as a "dear friend" whose "memory will live on".
Ms Kumar was said to have been a talented hockey player, having been a member of England Hockey's under-16 and under-18 squads.Ms Kumar was said to have been a talented hockey player, having been a member of England Hockey's under-16 and under-18 squads.
The man found dead in Magdala Road was in his 50s. He has not been named.The man found dead in Magdala Road was in his 50s. He has not been named.
Of those injured in Milton Street by the van, one man was in a critical condition and the other two were believed to have minor injuries, police said.Of those injured in Milton Street by the van, one man was in a critical condition and the other two were believed to have minor injuries, police said.
One eyewitness, who saw a man and woman struck by a van, said: "The woman was sitting up on the kerb - she looked OK. The man was laying down but then he got up.One eyewitness, who saw a man and woman struck by a van, said: "The woman was sitting up on the kerb - she looked OK. The man was laying down but then he got up.
"But I just can't believe he was able to get up.""But I just can't believe he was able to get up."
Police said the victims' families have been informed and were being supported.Police said the victims' families have been informed and were being supported.
Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar have been identified locally as victims of the attackBarnaby Webber and Grace Kumar have been identified locally as victims of the attack
What do we know about the suspect?
The 31-year-old suspect in custody is originally from West Africa but had been in the UK for many years, official sources have confirmed.
He is not a British citizen but he had settled status, meaning he had permission to stay in the country for several years.
He did not have a criminal record and was not known to the security services.
It is also understood that the man has a history of mental health issues.
What are eyewitnesses saying?What are eyewitnesses saying?
Some readers may find the details below distressingSome readers may find the details below distressing
Lynn Haggitt witnessed the van being driven into two people in Milton Street.Lynn Haggitt witnessed the van being driven into two people in Milton Street.
She said she saw the driver look in his mirror and see a police car behind him. At that point, he "quickened up" before going "straight into" them, she said.She said she saw the driver look in his mirror and see a police car behind him. At that point, he "quickened up" before going "straight into" them, she said.
"The woman went on the kerb and the man went up in the air," she said. "It was such a bang - I wish I never saw it - it's really shaken me up."The woman went on the kerb and the man went up in the air," she said. "It was such a bang - I wish I never saw it - it's really shaken me up.
"I went over. Perhaps I shouldn't have gone over, but I wanted to see if I could help.""I went over. Perhaps I shouldn't have gone over, but I wanted to see if I could help."
Nottingham attack eyewitness: 'I wish I never saw it'Nottingham attack eyewitness: 'I wish I never saw it'
Nottingham attack eyewitness: 'I wish I never saw it'Nottingham attack eyewitness: 'I wish I never saw it'
Another eyewitness said he saw a young man and young woman stabbed in Ilkeston Road at about 04:00 BST.Another eyewitness said he saw a young man and young woman stabbed in Ilkeston Road at about 04:00 BST.
The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he looked out of the window and saw a "guy dressed all 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.The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he looked out of the window and saw a "guy dressed all 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.
"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 man said he phoned 999 and police arrived within five minutes. Paramedics spent 40 minutes trying to revive the pair, he added.The man said he phoned 999 and police arrived within five minutes. Paramedics spent 40 minutes trying to revive the pair, he added.
What's the police response been?What's the police response been?
Police said the investigation was in its early stages and they needed to work out the motive behind the attacks.Police said the investigation was in its early stages and they needed to work out the motive behind the attacks.
They said they were keeping an "open mind" and working alongside counter-terrorism police, as would normally be the case for an incident like this.They said they were keeping an "open mind" and working alongside counter-terrorism police, as would normally be the case for an incident like this.
One man, arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in custody.One man, arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in custody.
No other arrests have been made and the police said they were not looking for anyone else.No other arrests have been made and the police said they were not looking for anyone else.
Police searched a number of addresses across the city throughout the day.Police searched a number of addresses across the city throughout the day.
Damage to a van is photographed by officersDamage to a van is photographed by officers
Around lunchtime, armed officers raided a property in Ilkeston Road, the street where two people were earlier found dead.Around lunchtime, armed officers raided a property in Ilkeston Road, the street where two people were earlier found dead.
In Magdala Road, where the man in his 50s was found dead, police have set up a forensics tent.In Magdala Road, where the man in his 50s was found dead, police have set up a forensics tent.
Forensic officers were also looking at a dented white Vauxhall van in Bentinck Road near the scene of the arrest.Forensic officers were also looking at a dented white Vauxhall van in Bentinck Road near the scene of the arrest.
A dedicated police phone line has been set up and anyone concerned about family or friends can call 0800 096 1011.A dedicated police phone line has been set up and anyone concerned about family or friends can call 0800 096 1011.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story you can visit BBC Action Line.If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story you can visit BBC Action Line.
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