Three killed and 3 injured in Nottingham city centre attacks
Three people have been killed and three others injured in attacks in Nottingham city centre. The connected attacks have been described as “horrific and tragic”.
Police found two bodies in Ilkeston Road just after 04:00 BST before being called to Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people.
A man was then found dead on Magdala Road.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody. Police have locked down the city centre.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell, from Nottinghamshire Police, said the force believed all three attacks were linked.
“This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people,” she said.
“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.”
A number of roads in the city have been closed while investigation work takes place. These are:
- Ilkeston Road
- Milton Street
- Magdala Road
- Maples Street
- Woodborough Road (from junction of Magdala Road into the city)
- Maid Marian Way at the junction of Parliament Street