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In pictures: Nottingham attack shakes city to core | In pictures: Nottingham attack shakes city to core |
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Nottingham's three MPs said the violence had "devastated" the city. | Nottingham's three MPs said the violence had "devastated" the city. |
Nottingham residents woke up on Tuesday to discover their city had been transformed into a major crime scene. | Nottingham residents woke up on Tuesday to discover their city had been transformed into a major crime scene. |
During a series of violent attacks in the early hours, in which both a knife and van were used as weapons, three people were killed and another three were injured. | During a series of violent attacks in the early hours, in which both a knife and van were used as weapons, three people were killed and another three were injured. |
Two students, both aged 19, and a man in his 50s were stabbed to death. One person is still fighting for life after a vehicle was driven at unsuspecting pedestrians waiting at a bus stop. | Two students, both aged 19, and a man in his 50s were stabbed to death. One person is still fighting for life after a vehicle was driven at unsuspecting pedestrians waiting at a bus stop. |
A suspect is being detained and detectives are working to uncover precisely how and why the violence occurred. | A suspect is being detained and detectives are working to uncover precisely how and why the violence occurred. |
Watch: What happened and where during Nottingham attack | Watch: What happened and where during Nottingham attack |
The violence began at around 04:00 BST on Ilkeston Road just outside the city centre, where police investigations carried on throughout the day. | The violence began at around 04:00 BST on Ilkeston Road just outside the city centre, where police investigations carried on throughout the day. |
One of those killed in the first attack was Barnaby Webber, 19, a student at the University of Nottingham. | |
Grace Kumar, 19, was killed alongside Mr Webber, reportedly as they walked home. | |
A man in his 50s was found dead at Magdala Road, an area which became another focus of police activity. | A man in his 50s was found dead at Magdala Road, an area which became another focus of police activity. |
At around 05:30, three people were injured - one seriously - when a van was driven at them as they stood at a bus stop near the Theatre Royal. | At around 05:30, three people were injured - one seriously - when a van was driven at them as they stood at a bus stop near the Theatre Royal. |
Armed police officers were seen across the city throughout the day. | Armed police officers were seen across the city throughout the day. |
A forensic team was also seen inspecting a white van believed to have been used in the attack. | A forensic team was also seen inspecting a white van believed to have been used in the attack. |
Several roads were closed throughout Tuesday, and forensic officers were seen gathering evidence from where the attacks unfolded. | Several roads were closed throughout Tuesday, and forensic officers were seen gathering evidence from where the attacks unfolded. |
Nottingham is coming to terms with the violent incident, including the more than 50,000 students who call the city home. | Nottingham is coming to terms with the violent incident, including the more than 50,000 students who call the city home. |
A church vigil was held for people to pay their respects to those killed and injured in the attack. | A church vigil was held for people to pay their respects to those killed and injured in the attack. |
The death of two teenagers from the university has sent shockwaves through the city's younger population. | The death of two teenagers from the university has sent shockwaves through the city's younger population. |
Nottingham Police, supported by counter-terror officers, are still trying to establish a motive for the attack. | Nottingham Police, supported by counter-terror officers, are still trying to establish a motive for the attack. |
All photos subject to copyright. | All photos subject to copyright. |
Related Topics | Related Topics |
Nottingham | Nottingham |