This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-65904111
The article has changed 7 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| Nottingham attacks: School caretaker named as third victim | Nottingham attacks: School caretaker named as third victim |
| (32 minutes later) | |
| Ian Coates was described as a "much-loved colleague" | Ian Coates was described as a "much-loved colleague" |
| A school caretaker has been named as the third victim of a series of linked attacks in Nottingham. | A school caretaker has been named as the third victim of a series of linked attacks in Nottingham. |
| Ian Coates, who was stabbed in Magdala Road in the city, was site manager at Huntingdon Academy in the city. | Ian Coates, who was stabbed in Magdala Road in the city, was site manager at Huntingdon Academy in the city. |
| In a statement, LEAD Academy Trust said he was a "much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile". | In a statement, LEAD Academy Trust said he was a "much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile". |
| The trust also sent condolences to the families of Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley Kumar, the students killed in the attacks. | The trust also sent condolences to the families of Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley Kumar, the students killed in the attacks. |
| Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley Kumar were also killed in the attacks | |
| Ross Middleton, executive headmaster of Huntingdon and Warrington Academy, said: "Ian was a much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile for the benefit of our children and will be greatly missed. | Ross Middleton, executive headmaster of Huntingdon and Warrington Academy, said: "Ian was a much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile for the benefit of our children and will be greatly missed. |
| "As a school community, it will take time to process this deeply upsetting news. | "As a school community, it will take time to process this deeply upsetting news. |
| "We wish to extend our sympathy and condolences to all those affected by yesterday's tragic events." | "We wish to extend our sympathy and condolences to all those affected by yesterday's tragic events." |
| Live updates: Third victim of Nottingham attacks named as school caretaker | |
| The attacks happened in the early hours of Tuesday, beginning at about 04:00 BST with the fatal stabbing of University of Nottingham students Mr Webber and Ms O'Malley Kumar in Ilkeston Road. | |
| Mr Coates was stabbed at about 05:30 in Magdala Road, close to the school where he worked. | |
| Police believe his van was then stolen and driven at three people in Milton Street, leaving one critically injured. | |
| A 31-year-old man was Tasered by officers before being arrested on suspicion of murder. | |
| Investigations into the attacks are ongoing | |
| Police said they were still in the early stages of the inquiry into the attacks and had yet to determine an exact motive. | |
| The BBC has been told by official sources the suspect was originally from West Africa but had been in the UK for "many years" and had settled status. | |
| It is also understood the man has a history of mental health issues. | |
| As a result, while counter-terrorism police are assisting the investigation, they are not running it. | |
| The man did not have a criminal record, sources also said. | |
| Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk. | Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk. |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Nottingham | |
| Nottingham attacks | Nottingham attacks |