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‘Bereft beyond belief’: Family of student killed in Nottingham attacks condemn ‘senseless murder’ The Independent says The family of a teenager killed in the knife and van attack in Nottingham have described their “complete devastation” as they condemned the “senseless murder” of their son. Talented young sportsman Barnaby Webber was among three people killed in the rampage in the early hours of Tuesday, which saw an assailant fatally stab him and fellow student Grace Kumar, before knifing to death school caretaker Ian Coates, stealing his van and mowing down three others. Nottingham Police have arrested a 31-year-old suspect on suspicion…

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Boris Johnson sends last-ditch letter to Partygate inquiry Former prime minister Boris Johnson last night submitted a last-ditch letter to the MPs investigating whether he misled Parliament over partygate, as they prepare to publish their findings.  Johnson sent a letter at 23:57 on Monday and the privileges committee confirmed it was “dealing with” the submissions.  It was understood that the findings would be published on Wednesday, but now will be delayed to later in the week. Johnson quit as an MP last week after seeing the committee’s report. In a recent statement, Johnson said the committee should “publish their report…

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Nottingham City Centre attacks: Students stabbed to death named locally Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar – both 19, have been named by family and friends as two of the victims of the Nottingham City Centre attacks. The pair were stabbed to death on their way home from a night out. A man in his 50s was also fatally stabbed, and three people were run over by the suspect – one remains in a critical condition, have yet to be named. The suspect was Tasered by police and has been arrested on suspicion of murder – he remains in custody as…

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Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Wednesday’s front pages report heavily on the Nottingham city centre attacks – which left three people dead: Two 19-year-old students, and a 54-year-old man – as well as a further three people, left injured after being mowed down by a van – one is said to be in a critical condition. A man, 31, has been arrested and is being held in custody. Police are keeping an open mind as to motive but have said the suspect had a history of mental health issues. The 54-year-old victim was stabbed to death and his van…

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