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| Victim named in tram stabbing murder investigation | |
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| Kyle Knowles has been described as a "dedicated father" by his family | Kyle Knowles has been described as a "dedicated father" by his family |
| A man who was stabbed to death on board a Nottingham tram has been named. | A man who was stabbed to death on board a Nottingham tram has been named. |
| Kyle Knowles, 32, was attacked as the tram he was travelling on neared Highbury Vale tram stop in Basford on Monday. | Kyle Knowles, 32, was attacked as the tram he was travelling on neared Highbury Vale tram stop in Basford on Monday. |
| Emergency services were called shortly after 11:10 BST, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. | Emergency services were called shortly after 11:10 BST, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. |
| A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital after suffering injuries to his hands. | A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital after suffering injuries to his hands. |
| Nottinghamshire Police said he remains under arrest and will be taken into police custody for questioning when he is released from hospital. | Nottinghamshire Police said he remains under arrest and will be taken into police custody for questioning when he is released from hospital. |
| Mr Knowles, of Staunton Drive, Sherwood, has been described as a "dedicated father and chef with a loving soul and cheeky character" in a family statement. | Mr Knowles, of Staunton Drive, Sherwood, has been described as a "dedicated father and chef with a loving soul and cheeky character" in a family statement. |
| They added: "You've now returned to the place where stardust is made, reunited with friends you once lost. | They added: "You've now returned to the place where stardust is made, reunited with friends you once lost. |
| "Left behind is a loving mother, father, three brothers and your children, who all love you very much, and will see you again one day. | "Left behind is a loving mother, father, three brothers and your children, who all love you very much, and will see you again one day. |
| "Until then, set the table and pour the drinks." | "Until then, set the table and pour the drinks." |
| Officers were called to the tram stop on Monday morning | Officers were called to the tram stop on Monday morning |
| The force said it is continuing to pursue multiple lines of inquiry including checking CCTV and speaking with witnesses. | The force said it is continuing to pursue multiple lines of inquiry including checking CCTV and speaking with witnesses. |
| High-visibility patrols have also increased both onboard trams and in the area in the wake of the attack. | High-visibility patrols have also increased both onboard trams and in the area in the wake of the attack. |
| Det Insp Clare Dean, who is leading the investigation, said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the stabbing. | Det Insp Clare Dean, who is leading the investigation, said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the stabbing. |
| She added: "What happened on Monday we know has caused concern among the community, but I want to reassure people we have a team of highly skilled detectives working extremely hard to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident. | She added: "What happened on Monday we know has caused concern among the community, but I want to reassure people we have a team of highly skilled detectives working extremely hard to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident. |
| "This remains an ongoing investigation that is moving at speed, but I still want to urge anyone with any information, especially mobile phone footage, to come forward." | "This remains an ongoing investigation that is moving at speed, but I still want to urge anyone with any information, especially mobile phone footage, to come forward." |
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| Nottingham | Nottingham |
| Basford | Basford |