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Nottingham: Two students among dead, university confirms Nottingham: Three attack victims stabbed to death, police confirm
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Police said three people injured in the van attack were being treated in hospitalPolice said three people injured in the van attack were being treated in hospital
Two of the people killed in attacks in Nottingham were students, it has been confirmed. Two 19-year-old students and a man in his 50s were stabbed to death in attacks in Nottingham, police say.
The University of Nottingham said it was "shocked and devastated" by the deaths of the pair. The students were stabbed to death in Ilkeston Road at about 04:00 BST on Tuesday, while the man's body was found in Magdala Road.
Two people were found dead by police in Ilkeston Road just after 04:00 BST, with a third discovered later in Magdala Road. Police believe the older victim's van was stolen and used to drive at three people in Milton Street, with one left in a critical condition.
A man, 31, was Tasered by police and held on suspicion of murder.
Police said they were keeping an "open mind" after the "horrific and tragic" attacks in the city.Police said they were keeping an "open mind" after the "horrific and tragic" attacks in the city.
After the Ilkeston Road discovery, officers were called to Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people, leaving one in a critical condition.
A man was later found dead in Magdala Road, and a 31-year-old man was held on suspicion of murder.
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
Nottinghamshire Police said officers were working with counter-terrorism policing colleagues to investigate the circumstances.Nottinghamshire Police said officers were working with counter-terrorism policing colleagues to investigate the circumstances.
The force added it was not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks.The force added it was not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks.
Multiple cordons are in place around the city centre, with Ilkeston Road, Magdala Road, Milton Street and Maple Street remaining shut.Multiple cordons are in place around the city centre, with Ilkeston Road, Magdala Road, Milton Street and Maple Street remaining shut.
Armed officers also raided a property in Ilkeston Road shortly before 13:00.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.Two women were seen being taken away from a commercial property on the road in a police van.
Live updates: Counter-terror team on Nottingham caseLive updates: Counter-terror team on Nottingham case
What we know so far about Nottingham attacksWhat we know so far about Nottingham attacks
Three killed, three injured in city centre attacksThree killed, three injured in city centre attacks
Watch: Armed police raid property in NottinghamWatch: Armed police raid property in Nottingham
Watch: Armed police raid property in NottinghamWatch: Armed police raid property in Nottingham
Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: "This is a tragic series of events which has led to the lives of three innocent people being taken.Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: "This is a tragic series of events which has led to the lives of three innocent people being taken.
"We are at the early stages of the investigation and need to determine the motives behind these attacks and will keep the public updated as soon as we are able to say more."We are at the early stages of the investigation and need to determine the motives behind these attacks and will keep the public updated as soon as we are able to say more.
"We are keeping an open mind as we investigate the circumstances surrounding these incidents and are working alongside counter-terrorism policing to establish the facts - as we would normally do in these types of circumstances."We are keeping an open mind as we investigate the circumstances surrounding these incidents and are working alongside counter-terrorism policing to establish the facts - as we would normally do in these types of circumstances.
"We do have a man in custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Currently, we do not believe there is anyone else involved in this incident.""We do have a man in custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Currently, we do not believe there is anyone else involved in this incident."
Eyewitness Lynn Haggitt said she wished she had not seen the crashEyewitness Lynn Haggitt said she wished she had not seen the crash
Eyewitness Lynn Haggitt said she wished she had not seen the crashEyewitness Lynn Haggitt said she wished she had not seen the crash
Warning: People may find some of the details in the story upsettingWarning: People may find some of the details in the story upsetting
People who witnessed the attacks have been telling the BBC about what they saw.People who witnessed the attacks have been telling the BBC about what they saw.
One said he saw a young man and young woman being stabbed in Ilkeston Road, close to the junction with Bright Street, at about 04:00.One said 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 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".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."
Some victims injured in the van attack were waiting at a bus stop, the leader of Nottingham City Council told the BBC.Some victims injured in the van attack were waiting at a bus stop, the leader of Nottingham City Council told the BBC.
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.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.
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".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".
A large cordon was put in place in Magdala Road, where a man diedA large cordon was put in place in Magdala Road, where a man died
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said earlier he was being kept updated on developments.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said earlier he was being kept 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 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.French president Emmanuel Macron also expressed sympathy for the victims on Twitter.
A damaged white van could be seen near the scene of the arrestA damaged white van could be seen near the scene of the arrest
Witnesses in Bentinck Road described the suspect struggling as officers dragged him out of a white van.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.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.""And they dragged him out of the car and he just fell on the floor. They dragged him away and that was about it."
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.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.""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.It added help was available through support and wellbeing services.
Tributes have been left at a vigil at St Peter's Church in the city centreTributes have been left at a vigil at St Peter's Church in the city centre
Its graduation ball, due to take place on Tuesday evening, has been cancelled.Its graduation ball, due to take place on Tuesday evening, has been cancelled.
In a statement, the university's student union said it was "devastated and shocked" by the attacks.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."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.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".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".
Paul Williams, the Bishop of Nottingham and Southwell, said it had been "a very difficult day" for the cityPaul Williams, the Bishop of Nottingham and Southwell, said it had been "a very difficult day" for the city
Ahead of a vigil, Paul Williams - the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham - said "this is a city in shock".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."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."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.""Our universities are not tucked away on some remote campus, they belong to the city and the students are part of it."
A flag is flown at half mast at the University of NottinghamA flag is flown at half mast at the University of Nottingham
At the sceneAt the scene
Hayley Compton, BBC Radio NottinghamHayley Compton, BBC Radio Nottingham
It's such a strange situation to be in Nottingham city centre, in the blazing hot sunshine, without seeing anyone heading out to go for a drink or head to the theatre.It's such a strange situation to be in Nottingham city centre, in the blazing hot sunshine, without seeing anyone heading out to go for a drink or head to the theatre.
All of the roads around here are cordoned off and I can see a specialist police officer in full forensic gear - because this is still an active crime scene.All of the roads around here are cordoned off and I can see a specialist police officer in full forensic gear - because this is still an active crime scene.
In fact the cordon has been extended, there are places I could walk this morning where I can no longer do so.In fact the cordon has been extended, there are places I could walk this morning where I can no longer do so.
It feels like there are more police here than when I arrived here at nine o'clock this morning.It feels like there are more police here than when I arrived here at nine o'clock this morning.
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