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Nottingham attacks: What we know so far Nottingham attacks: What we know
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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 Nottingham early on Tuesday morning. Three people died and another three were injured following a series of attacks in Nottingham early on Tuesday morning.
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.
Here is what we know so far. Here is what we know.
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.
Police say investigations have subsequently found that a man matching the description of the suspect tried to get into a hostel in Mapperley Road. Police believe the suspect, who has still not been named, then made his way by foot to a hostel in Mapperley Road but was denied entry - police said this was not reported to them at the time.
Police believe the suspect then attacked a man and stole his van. Nottingham Police said the suspect then continued on foot to Magdala Road where he killed a 65-year-old man and stole his van. This incident took place just under two miles (3.2km) away from the scene of the first two killings.
The East Midlands Ambulance Service says it was called to Magdala Road at 05:39, where a crew arrived to find CPR was being performed on a victim by police - this is just under two miles (3.2km) away from the scene of the first two killings.
Police are linking all three deaths.
The BBC has seen CCTV footage that shows a man, thought to be the suspect, outside a hostel in NottinghamThe BBC has seen CCTV footage that shows a man, thought to be the suspect, outside a hostel in Nottingham
The ambulance service says it also had a call at 05:25 to Milton Street to reports that people had been hit by a vehicle. The suspect then attempted to run over a man in the Milton Street area - he was left in a critical condition, but a Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust spokesman said he was now stable.
Police said they then stopped the van in Maples Street where a 31-year-old man was Tasered and arrested. He then attempted to run over two other pedestrians in the Sherwood Street area, who are believed to have suffered minor injuries.
Live: Follow our coverage of events in Nottingham In a statement released on Thursday afternoon, police said they had reported this part of the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IPOC), because a marked police car followed behind the suspect's van for a short distance before it hit the two pedestrians.
Police said they then stopped the van in Maples Street where a 31-year-old man was Tasered and arrested at about 05:30 BST.
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 who had just finished their exams at the end of their first year.The two 19-year-olds killed in Ilkeston Road were students at the University of Nottingham who had just finished their exams at the end of their first year.
They have been formally identified as Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar.They have been formally identified as Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar.
Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar have been identified as the two students killed in the attackBarnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar have been identified as the two students killed in the attack
Mr Webber, from Taunton in Somerset, was studying history at Nottingham and was a talented amateur cricketer.Mr Webber, from Taunton in Somerset, was studying history at Nottingham and was a talented amateur cricketer.
His parents, David and Emma Webber, and younger brother Charlie, said he was "a beautiful, brilliant, bright young man, with everything in life to look forward to."His parents, David and Emma Webber, and younger brother Charlie, said he was "a beautiful, brilliant, bright young man, with everything in life to look forward to."
Speaking to thousands of students gathered at a vigil at the university on Wednesday, his father said: "I'm lost for words, I've lost my baby boy."Speaking to thousands of students gathered at a vigil at the university on Wednesday, his father said: "I'm lost for words, I've lost my baby boy."
"I know Barney would be super touched by everyone here," he said."I know Barney would be super touched by everyone here," he said.
Speaking at another vigil on Thursday, Mrs Webber said her son dreamed of one day becoming a pilot.
"I'm not sure how a history degree from Nottingham was part of the plan - but perhaps he wanted to fly Spitfires," she joked.
She said the "monstrous individual" who killed him "will not define us" and that he "will receive the retribution" he deserves.
But she also called on people to "hold no hate that relates to any colour, sex or religion".
In a statement, Taunton School, where he attended from nursery through to sixth form, said: "In his long association with the school, he touched the lives of many staff, pupils and parents and his loss will be very difficult to come to terms with."In a statement, Taunton School, where he attended from nursery through to sixth form, said: "In his long association with the school, he touched the lives of many staff, pupils and parents and his loss will be very difficult to come to terms with."
Watch: Heartbroken fathers address vigilWatch: Heartbroken fathers address vigil
Who were the people killed in Nottingham?Who were the people killed in Nottingham?
Ms O'Malley-Kumar was a medical student who had undertaken work placements in a GP surgery and volunteered for the nationwide vaccination programme in the Covid pandemic.Ms O'Malley-Kumar was a medical student who had undertaken work placements in a GP surgery and volunteered for the nationwide vaccination programme in the Covid pandemic.
She was also said to have been a talented hockey player, having been a member of England Hockey's under-16 and under-18 squads.She was also said to have been a talented hockey player, having been a member of England Hockey's under-16 and under-18 squads.
Her parents and brother James said she was "truly a wonderful and beautiful young lady. As parents, words cannot explain our complete and utter devastation. She will be so dearly missed."Her parents and brother James said she was "truly a wonderful and beautiful young lady. As parents, words cannot explain our complete and utter devastation. She will be so dearly missed."
Speaking at the vigil, her father Sanjoy Kumar said Grace loved being at the university and was full of stories of her time there. Speaking at Wednesday's vigil, her father Sanjoy Kumar said Grace loved being at the university and was full of stories of her time there.
At the vigil on Thursday her mother described her as "treasured and adored" child who wanted to be a doctor.
She said the accused "must face justice", but called on people to "be kind to each other - don't have hate in your hearts".
She added: "The magnitude of the grief reflects the magnitude of the love we had for her."
Bancroft's Independent School, which she left at the end of the last academic year, described her as an "immensely gifted and dedicated scholar and sportswoman".Bancroft's Independent School, which she left at the end of the last academic year, described her as an "immensely gifted and dedicated scholar and sportswoman".
The 65-year-old man who was found dead in Magdala Road has been formally identified as Ian Coates, a caretaker who worked at Huntingdon Academy, part of the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust. The 65-year-old man who was found dead in Magdala Road has been formally identified as Ian Coates, a caretaker who worked at Huntingdon Academy, part of the LEAD Academy Trust.
"Ian was a much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile for the benefit of our children and will be greatly missed," the trust said in a statement.
Mr Coates' sons, Lee and James Coates, said the avid Nottingham Forest fan had been due to retire in four months' time and his death had "rocked everyone's world".
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.
Ian Coates has been named as the third victimIan Coates has been named as the third victim
"Ian was a much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile for the benefit of our children and will be greatly missed," the trust said in a statement.
At Thursday's vigil in central Nottingham, Ross Middleton, headteacher at Huntington Academy, spoke of a man who "always put the children first".
He said Mr Coates was well-loved in the school, putting on "show-stopping Christmas displays", and had also helped children with sewing projects, and created castles for reading corners.
"He was full of fun, with a mischievous glint in his eye," Mr Middleton said, describing Mr Coates's "caring nature", and speaking of the "love and pride" he had for his grandson.
Mr Coates's sons, Lee and James Coates, said the avid Nottingham Forest fan had been due to retire in four months' time and his death had "rocked everyone's world".
What do we know about the suspect?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.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 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.He did not have a criminal record and was not known to the security services.
Police said the suspect is a former University of Nottingham student, but they do not believe this to be connected with the attack.
It is also understood that the man has a history of mental health issues.It is also understood that the man has a history of mental health issues.
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 on Thursday that they had been given another 36 hours to question the suspect. They have said they are 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. A statement released on Thursday said: "A team of dedicated detectives is continuing to question the suspect and building up a strong picture of what happened that morning.
"This has included CCTV gathering, forensics, eye-witness accounts and searching a number of properties in the city."
They said the families of all victims were being supported by specially trained officers.
The police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks.The police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks.
Officers searched a number of addresses across the city throughout Tuesday.Officers searched a number of addresses across the city throughout Tuesday.
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 Mr Webber and Ms O'Malley-Kumar were earlier found dead. Around lunchtime on Tuesday, armed officers raided a property in Ilkeston Road, the street where Mr Webber and Ms O'Malley-Kumar were earlier found dead.
In Magdala Road, where Mr Coates 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.
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'
What has the university said?What has the university said?
The University of Nottingham's Vice-Chancellor Shearer West characterised events as a "senseless loss of two first-year students who have had their bright futures brutally curtailed by a seemingly random act of violence".The University of Nottingham's Vice-Chancellor Shearer West characterised events as a "senseless loss of two first-year students who have had their bright futures brutally curtailed by a seemingly random act of violence".
"The university is supporting Grace and Barnaby's families at this immensely difficult time," she added."The university is supporting Grace and Barnaby's families at this immensely difficult time," she added.
Thousands gathered for an outdoor vigil on campus at Djanogly Terrace on Wednesday evening. At Thursday's vigil, Ms West said the university was "trying to process" the information that the suspect was a former student.
The University of Nottingham's student union community officer Daisy Forster told those gathered that "shock waves echo thorough our student community" after the deaths. Thousands also gathered for an outdoor vigil on campus at Djanogly Terrace on Wednesday evening.
The University of Nottingham's student union community officer Daisy Forster told those gathered that "shock waves echo throughout our student community" after the deaths.
"We will always be here when you need us," she told the families of Grace and Barnaby, and pointed to thousands of students behind them."We will always be here when you need us," she told the families of Grace and Barnaby, and pointed to thousands of students behind them.
The university has also asked those who need support now or in the coming days to contact wellbeing services.The university has also asked those who need support now or in the coming days to contact wellbeing services.
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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