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Nottingham: Students among three killed in Nottingham attacks Nottingham: Students among three killed in knife and van attacks
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One of the victims, Barnaby Webber, was described as "our dear friend and teammate", by the Somerset cricket club he was a member of
Two 19-year-old students and a man in his 50s were stabbed to death in attacks in Nottingham that also left three people injured, police have said.
Police believe the older victim's van was stolen and driven at three other people, with one left critically ill.
Investigators have not identified the victims, but one of the students has been confirmed as Barnaby Webber.
A suspect is in custody. Police - working with counter-terror officers - have an "open mind" about a motive.
The 31-year-old suspect was Tasered by police before being arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police, who described the incidents as "horrific and tragic" attacks, said detectives were not looking for anyone else in connection with the inquiry.
A vigil has been held in the city for people to pay their respect to the victims.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was being updated on developments in Nottingham
Police said they were first called just after 04:00 BST after a member of the public reported that two people aged 19 had been stabbed and were unresponsive in Ilkeston Road.
There was then another call to Milton Street, where the driver of a stolen van had attempted to run over three people, chief constable Kate Meynell said.
One man is in hospital in a critical condition while two others are believed to have suffered minor injuries.
The van was then stopped on Maples Street, where a man was Tasered and detained on suspicion of murder.
A man in his 50s was also found dead from knife injuries in Magdala Road by a member of the public.
"At the moment, we believe that the suspect has stolen this man's vehicle and driven it to Milton Street, where he has then driven at members of the public," police said.
Police said they were still in the early stages of the investigation and were yet to determine exactly what the motives were behind this attack.
The BBC's Daniel Sandford understands the suspect in custody has a history of mental health issues.
That is why at this stage, while counter-terrorism police are assisting the investigation, they are not running the investigation, he says.
'Memory will live on'
Mr Webber came from Taunton in Somerset, and Somerset's Bishops Hull Cricket Club released a tribute to "our dear friend and teammate".
"'Webbs' joined the club back in 2021 and has since then been a key part of our club and made such an impact in such a short space of time," they said.
"His memory will live on."
Armed officers also raided a property in Ilkeston Road shortly before 13:00.
Two women were seen being taken away from a commercial property on the road in a police van.
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One eyewitness told the BBC he saw a young man and young woman being stabbed in Ilkeston Road, close to the junction with Bright Street, at about 04:00. The city of Nottingham has been shaken by a series of attacks which left two 19-year-old students and a man in his 50s dead, and three people injured.
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". Barnaby Webber and two others were knifed to death, while the others were struck by a van police believe was stolen from the older stabbing victim.
A suspect was Tasered by police before being arrested on suspicion of murder.
Counter-terrorism police are involved in the investigation, but no link to extremism has been confirmed.
Police said they were still in the early stages of the inquiry into the attacks, which occurred during the early hours of Tuesday, and had yet to determine an exact motive.
The suspect, 31, is understood to be a migrant of West African origin.
Reporting from the scene, the BBC's Daniel Sandford says he understands the suspect has a history of mental health issues.
That is why at this stage, while counter-terrorism police are assisting the investigation, they are not running it, he adds.
Several roads in Nottingham were closed throughout the day as police combed for evidence, and armed officers were seen on the city's streets.
Nottingham's three MPs said the area had been "devastated" by the bloodshed.
Police have not formally identified the victims, but Mr Webber, a student at Nottingham University, was named by friends and family.
The amateur cricketer from Taunton was described by Somerset's Bishops Hull Cricket Club as a dear friend whose memory would live on.
A tribute continued: "'Webbs' joined the club back in 2021 and has since then been a key part of our club and made such an impact in such a short space of time."
Barnaby Webber was one of three killed in the attack
The deadly episode unfolded in less than two hours.
Police were called out to Ilkeston Road around 04:00 BST where they found Mr Webber and another student fatally injured.
Some time after 05:00 the body of the man whose van was apparently stolen was found with knife wounds in Magdala Road, just under two miles (3.2 km) from the scene of the first two killings.
Around 05:30 the van was driven into three people waiting at a bus stop on Milton Street in the city centre. One of those hit remains in hospital fighting for their life. The other two were lucky to escape with minor injuries.
Shortly after the van attack the vehicle was stopped in nearby Maples Street and the suspect was detained after being Tasered.
In the afternoon armed officers carried out a raid on a property on Ilkeston Road.
Nottinghamshire Police, which described the incident as "horrific and tragic", said detectives were not looking for anyone else in connection with the inquiry.
One eyewitness told the BBC he had seen a young man and young woman being stabbed in Ilkeston Road, close to the junction with Bright Street.
The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said he had heard "awful, blood-curdling screams" and had seen 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."
A male student, who knew one of the victims, said: "It hurts, it hurts a lot. The attack has sent shockwaves through Nottingham's large student population, a city which is home to two universities and more than 50,000 students.
"It's the first time I'm dealing with something like this and at university it's a challenge for sure. A male student, who knew one of the victims, said: "It hurts, it hurts a lot. It's the first time I'm dealing with something like this and at university it's a challenge for sure.
"The road that I live on leads directly on to the scene of the incident - when it happens on your doorstep you feel scared and frightened."The road that I live on leads directly on to the scene of the incident - when it happens on your doorstep you feel scared and frightened.
"It makes you realise what's important in life, to check on people and see how they're doing.""It makes you realise what's important in life, to check on people and see how they're doing."
Some victims injured in the van attack were waiting at a bus stop, the leader of Nottingham City Council told the BBC. The University of Nottingham confirmed "with great sadness" that the two teenage victims of the attack had been students there.
David Mellen said he believed the police were taking the time to contact victims' families before releasing any details, so he could not say any more at the moment. A planned graduation event was cancelled on Tuesday, and its students' union said it was "devastated and shocked" by the attacks.
Speaking on BBC Radio Nottingham about those injured, he said their "only crime was to be waiting at a bus stop early in the morning". Neighbouring Nottingham Trent University said it had contacted its students to reassure them and encourage them to speak to staff about safety concerns.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said earlier he was being kept updated on developments. Ahead of a church vigil held in the city on Tuesday evening, Paul Williams - the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham - said the city was "in shock".
"My thoughts are with those injured, and the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives," he said. "But what people in Nottingham do is pull together, friendship is the heart of Nottingham," he said.
A damaged white van could be seen near the scene of the arrest Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: "My thoughts are with those injured, and the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives."
Home Secretary Suella Braverman said "my thoughts first and foremost are with all of those who've been involved, their friends, their families and their communities". Home Secretary Suella Braverman said her thoughts were first and foremost with "all of those who've been involved, their friends, their families and their communities".
She urged anyone with any information relating to the incident to report it to the police, who she says should be allowed "time and space" to investigate.She urged anyone with any information relating to the incident to report it to the police, who she says should be allowed "time and space" to investigate.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sent his "thoughts to all those affected and to the emergency services who are responding".Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sent his "thoughts to all those affected and to the emergency services who are responding".
French president Emmanuel Macron also expressed sympathy for the victims on Twitter. Additional reporting by Sean Seddon
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Witnesses in Bentinck Road described the suspect struggling as officers dragged him out of a white van.
Student Demi Ojolow, who lives in the road, said: "I just saw the police shouting at him to get out of the car and get on the floor.
"And they dragged him out of the car and he just fell on the floor. They dragged him away and that was about it."
People have been laying flowers at St Peter's Church, which hosted a vigil for the victims
In a statement, the University of Nottingham said: "It is with great sadness that we confirm the sudden and unexpected death of two of our students following a major incident in Nottingham city centre overnight.
"We are shocked and devastated by the news and our thoughts are with those affected, their families and friends."
It added help was available through support and wellbeing services.
Its graduation ball, which had been due to take place on Tuesday evening, has been cancelled.
The attacks have led to an outpouring of emotion
In a statement, the university's student union said it was "devastated and shocked" by the attacks.
"We stand in solidarity with all our students and the wider city, and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those harmed, alongside those directly and indirectly affected by the unfolding of these terrible events," it said.
Neighbouring Nottingham Trent University has contacted its students to reassure them.
It said its sites "remain open and fully staffed" for anyone who needed support, and urged any residents affected "to speak to our team about any concerns, and to be with friends in a safe space".
Ahead of a vigil, Paul Williams - the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham - said "this is a city in shock".
"But what people in Nottingham do is pull together, friendship is the heart of Nottingham," he said.
"And that friendship is expressed across faith communities, across people of all ages.
"Our universities are not tucked away on some remote campus, they belong to the city and the students are part of it."
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