Nottingham van attack: What we know so far

Police have declared a “major incident” in Nottingham after three people were found dead.

Another three people are in hospital after someone tried to run them over in a van, in what police believe is a connected incident.

Here’s what we know so far.

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What happened?

Two people were found dead in the street in Ilkeston Road, Nottingham, just after 4am on Tuesday.

Officers were then called to Milton Street just over a mile away where a van had attempted to run over three people in what police believe is a connected incident. Those injured are currently being treated in hospital.

A third man was found dead in Magdala Road nearby.

Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he remains in custody.

A local resident said he woke up around 5am to the sound of police cars passing by.

He said: “I heard a police car go past. It was driving extremely quickly, followed by another one, another one.

“They just kept coming so I knew something quite major … was happening somewhere around the city centre.”

What have the police said?

Police said the investigation is at “its early stage” and officers are trying to figure out what happened.

Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people.

“We believe these three incidents are all linked and we have a man in custody.

“This investigation is at its early stages and a team of detectives is working to establish exactly what has happened.

“We ask the public to be patient while inquiries continue. At this time, a number of roads in the city will remain closed as this investigation progresses.”

The incident is not currently being treated as terror-related.

PM being updated on ‘shocking’ incident

In response to the incident, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “I want to thank the police and emergency services for their ongoing response to the shocking incident in Nottingham this morning. I am being kept updated on developments.

“The police must be given the time to undertake their work. My thoughts are with those injured, and the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives.”

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick, an MP in Nottinghamshire, tweeted: “I’m deeply grateful to @nottspolice and all those who responded to the terrible attack earlier today in Nottingham. All of us in Nottinghamshire share a sense of shock.

“My thoughts and prayers are with those injured and with the family and friends of those killed.”

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Speaking at an event in London, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: “Information is still coming through but it’s just been reported that three people have lost their lives so I’m sure I speak for everybody in this room when we say we’d like to just send our thoughts to all those affected and to the emergency services who are responding to this as we speak.”

Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she was “shocked and saddened” by the deaths and was receiving regular updates from police.

Road closures and travel delays

The Nottingham Express Transit tram network said it had suspended all services due to “major police incidents around the city and suburbs”.

Nottinghamshire Police said officers and other emergency services were at several locations, including the Maid Marian Way junction of Upper Parliament Street.

Roads that have been closed off include:

• Ilkeston Road

• Milton Street

• Maples Street

• Woodborough Road, from the junction with Magdala Road into the city.

Police have advised people to avoid these areas as they are expected to remain closed for some time.

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