Three dead as van attack shuts down part of Nottingham city centre
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed in Nottingham.
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.
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.”
Travel around the city is currently seriously affected following the incident.
The following roads are currently 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.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has thanked the emergency services for their quick response to the incident.
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…
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) June 13, 2023
Nadia Whittome, the MP for Nottingham East has tweeted the following reaction.
Statement on the police incident in Nottingham: pic.twitter.com/bSXEmqYr9x
— Nadia Whittome MP (@NadiaWhittomeMP) June 13, 2023
Alex Norris, the MP for Nottingham North, has responded to the news in a tweet.
Awful news for our city to wake up to today. Our community’s thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. Our gratitude is with our blue light responders for their work today also.
Statement from @nottspolice below. Please follow @mynottingham for more information also. https://t.co/gXBG4BcjDN
— Alex Norris MP (@AlexNorrisNN) June 13, 2023
