Two university students and man in 50s killed in Nottingham attack as suspect arrested

Two 19-year-olds and a man in his 50s were killed in the Nottingham attacks, it has been confirmed.

Officers were called to Ilkeston Road in the East Midlands city at just after 4am on Tuesday morning, where two people were found dead in the street, having been stabbed.

Police were then called to another incident in Milton Street, where a van had attempted to run over three people.

They were left with injuries, with one fighting for their life, and are being treated in hospital.

Meanwhile, a man was found dead in Magdala Road “with knife injuries”.

Nottinghamshire Police chief constable Kate Meynell told reporters on Tuesday that two 19-year-olds and a man in his 50s had died in the attack.

Speaking outside a police station in the city, she said: “Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am after a member of the public reported that two people aged 19 had been stabbed and were unresponsive.

“We had a further call to another incident in Milton Street, where the driver of a stolen van had attempted to run over three people. As a result, one man is in hospital in a critical condition while two others are believed to have suffered minor injuries.

“The van was then stopped on Maple Street, where a man was tasered and detained by police officers on suspicion of murder. A man in his 50s was also found dead from knife injuries in Magdala Road by a member of the public.”

Police currently believe the suspect stole this man’s van and drove it to Milton Street, before driving it at members of the public.

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

In a statement, the University of Nottingham also confirmed that two of the victims were university students.

It said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the sudden and unexpected death of two of our students following a major incident in Nottingham city centre overnight.

“We are shocked and devastated by the news and our thoughts are with those affected, their families and friends.

“We know this is likely to cause distress for staff and students in our community.

“Support is available through our support and wellbeing services for any of our community who may need it.”

Major roads in the city centre are set to remain closed as the police investigation continues.