Nottingham major incident news — Three killed & 3 in hospital after bodies 'found dead in the street' in city centre | The Sun
June 13, 2023THREE people have been killed and a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a "major incident" in Nottingham this morning.
Officers and other emergency services were called to the Ikeston Road area of the city centre just after 4am this morning, where two people were found dead in the street.
Moments later, officers were then called to another incident on Milton Street, where a van had attempted to run over three people, all of whom are being treated for their injuries in hospital.
A man was also found dead in Magdala Road.
Nottinghamshire Police has since confirmed a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Read our Nottingham incident blog for the latest news and updates…
- By Louis Allwood
What to do if you have any information?
If you have any information regarding the incident in Nottingham then you should speak to the police on a dedicated number.
Nottinghamshire Police said: "If you have any information on this mornings incident or are concerned about a family member or friend please call this dedicated line – 0800 0961011."
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Rishi Sunak thanks emergency services
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has taken to social media to thank police and emergency services this morning.
He 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."
- By Louis Allwood
Pictured: Backpack was seen next to van following attack
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Nottingham incident latest
- "Major incident" declared in Nottingham and six roads closed
- Police confirm two people found dead just after 4am
- Another man also found dead in street nearby in city centre
- Three others injured after van tried to mow them down
- Police arrest man, 31, on suspicion of murder
- Witness tells of hearing gunshots before cops swarmed van
Keir Starmer sends thoughts to those affected in Nottingham incident
Speaking at a conference for London Tech Week, the Labour leader, Keir Starmer, said: "I don't think we can start this session without acknowledging there has been a serious incident in Nottingham this morning.
"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.
"So we will go to tech, obviously, in just a moment, but I just think when there's something that serious happening in Nottingham, we just need to acknowledge it, as I say, send our thoughts to those that are affected and thank those that are responding to it, on behalf of all of us."
'Thoughts and prayers with those injured and with the family and friends of those killed'
Robert Jenrick, the Conservative Member of Parliament for Newark, Nottinghamshire has said he "share a sense of shock" with all those in Nottingham.
Taking to Twitter he wrote: "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."
Cops detain suspect
Victims are believed to have been stabbed in the attack.
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody following what police called a "major incident".
Pictures of the arrest show a white Vauxhall Vivaro with two cracks in the windscreen as cops detained the suspect.
More on Nottingham incident
Three dead and van tries to run others over as man arrested over ‘murders’
Van rammed into three others according to sources
Three people were killed before a van rammed into three others in a horror rampage that has seen one man arrested in Nottingham.
The suspect drove a van into a bus stop before getting out of the vehicle and stabbing people, security sources believe.
One Twitter user said someone was "being treated on the side of the road" earlier this morning.
Map of events after three left dead
Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am where two people were found dead in the street.
Officers were then called to another incident in Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people.
They are currently being treated in hospital.
A man has also been found dead in Magdala Road.
- By Louis Allwood
'We believe these three incidents are all linked'
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.”
- By Louis Allwood
One arrested
Cops have now confirmed a man, 31, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed.
Police and specialist officers were at the scene and a cordon was thrown up in the city centre with the public told to stay away.
- By Louis Allwood
Man arrested after three people found dead in Nottingham
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed in Nottingham city centre early on Tuesday morning, Nottinghamshire Police said.
Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am where two people were found dead in the street.
Officers were then called to another incident in Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people.
They are currently being treated in hospital.
A man has also been found dead in Magdala Road.
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.
- By Louis Allwood
‘Gunshots’ heard by horrified witnesses before cops swoop
A witness claims they heard gunshots Nottingham this morning before seeing cops swarm around someone amid horror scenes.
A major police incident was declared in recent hours, with cops closing off the city.
Police and specialist officers are at the scene and a cordon has been thrown up in the city centre with the public told to stay away.
Six roads are shut and tram services cancelled as police deal with the incident.
A witness has now revealed the horror they say this morning.
An eye witness told GB news: "We woke up this morning at about 5:30am to what sounded like gunshots – we ran to the window and there was armed police coming out of an undercover car.
"The suspect was tasered and dragged out by them and then aresse."
- By Louis Allwood
Roads remain shut
Six roads are shut and tram services cancelled as police deal with the incident.
Specialist officers dressed in purple body armour and helmets are at the scene.
They are National inter-agency liaison officers (N.I.L.O), an elite paramedic force set up in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombings.
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Pictured: Police cordon at the Maid Marian Way junction of Upper Parliament Street in Nottingham
Police have put in place multiple road closures in Nottingham as officers deal with an ongoing serious incident.
Credit: PA
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Victoria Bus Station closed
The Victoria Bus Station is closed because of this morning's incident.
In a post this morning, the operator trentbarton said: "Our information is that these closures will be in place for some time.
"Traffic in the city is expected to be really heavy and likely to cause delays to all services in the area, so please bear with us."
- By Louis Allwood
In Pictures: Emergency services close areas of Nottingham
Chief Inspector Neil Humphries, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers are currently on scene at multiple road closures due to an ongoing incident.
"Please avoid these areas as they are expected to remain closed for some time.”
- By Louis Allwood
Delays on most bus services
There is severe disruption to all bus services in Nottingham today.
Nottingham City Transport has issued an update on different services.
You can find out which routes have been affected here on the official website.
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Victoria Centre remains open
Despite the major incident in Nottingham this morning, the main shopping centre remains open.
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Tram services suspended
Due to a major Police incident in the city centre the Nottingham Tram network has been suspended.
NCT buses are accepting tram tickets and passes.
- By Louis Allwood
What roads have been closed?
The following roads are closed:
- Ilkeston Road
- Milton Street
- Magdala Road
- Maples Street
- Woodborough Road from junction of Magdala Road into the city
- Maid Marian Way junction of Parliament Street
- By Louis Allwood
Statement from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue added: "We are currently in attendance at an incident in the city centre assisting @nottspolice
"There has been disruption to @NETTram's – keep updated on their social media for any changes throughout the day.
"We ask that people avoid the area."
- By Louis Allwood
N.I.L.O Officers on scene
Liaison officers dressed in purple body armour and helmets are at the scene.
They are National inter-agency liaison officers (N.I.L.O), an elite paramedic force set up in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombings.
- By Louis Allwood
In pictures: Heavy emergency service presence in Nottingham
Cops are at the scene and a cordon has been thrown up in the city centre with the public told to stay away.
- By Louis Allwood
Police statement
In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, Nottinghamshire Police said officers and other emergency services are currently in attendance at several locations.
The statement read: "There are multiple road closures in place throughout the city while the incident is being investigated.
"We are asking the public and motorists to please avoid the following areas and plan alternate routes."
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