Nottingham major incident – latest: Counter-terror police called in as force ‘keeping open mind’ on killings

Police have said they are “keeping an open mind” as they investigate the motive behind the killings in Nottingham city centre.

A man was arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed in Nottingham and three more injured.

Nottinghamshire 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.

Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “We are keeping an open mind as we investigate the circumstances surrounding these incidents and are working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing to establish the facts – as we would normally do in these types of circumstances.

“We do have a man in custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Currently, we do not believe there is anyone else involved in this incident.

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17:50 , Martha Mchardy

Two 19-year-olds and a man in his 50s were killed in the Nottingham attacks, police said.

Nottinghamshire Police chief constable Kate Meynell, speaking outside a police station in the city, 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.

“At the moment, we believe that the suspect has stolen this man’s vehicle and driven it to Milton Street, where he is then driven at members of the public.

“We are still in the early stages of the investigation. I need to determine exactly what the motives were behind this attack.”

University of Nottingham student named as victim in attacks

19:03 , Martha Mchardy

A 19-year-old University of Nottingham student killed in today’s attacks has been named widely as Barnaby Webber.

Barnaby, originally from Taunton, was one of two 19-year-olds who died in the attacks.

A third man in his 50s also died in a separate but linked attack, police said.

The 19-year-old is a former pupil at a Somerset boarding school, Taunton School, according to reports.

Webber is believed to have been walking home with a friend from a night out when he was attacked.

A friend of Webber told the Mirror: “He was a friend of mine. He was just walking home from a club like we all do. They just got unlucky. They were just five minutes from home and both got stabbed by some random guy.”

In pictures: Vigil held for victims of Nottingham attacks

18:40 , Martha Mchardy

Watch: Suella Braverman 'shocked and saddened' after Nottingham incident

18:24 , Martha Mchardy

Watch: Nottingham attacker stole van from victim before driving it into people, police say

18:24 , Martha Mchardy

Nottingham attacks have ‘shook up a lot of people,’ says student

18:23 , Martha Mchardy

A student who attended the vigil following attacks in Nottingham today that killed three said the attacks have “shook up a lot of people.”

Speaking outside the church, a second-year student at the University of Nottingham said she did not know those killed.

She added of the two deaths on the Ilkeston Road area: “We live fairly close to where, unfortunately, they were found, so it has properly shook up a lot of people.

“It’s really scary. It’s so horrible that this has happened.”

Those attending the vigil included students from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University.

The University of Nottingham confirmed two of the three people killed in today’s attacks were students at the university.

Read the Nottinghamshire Police statement in full

18:19 , Martha Mchardy

Nottinghamshire Police chief constable Kate Meynell, speaking outside a police station in the city, said: “As you all know, today there has been a shocking and tragic series of events which has led to the lives of three innocent people being taken and left another member of the public in a critical condition in hospital.

“My thoughts are with all the families affected by this horrific incident, and we are working extremely hard to understand exactly what has happened.

“I can tell you that a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks and I can reassure the public that it is safe to visit the city centre – though there may be some road restrictions as we continue to establish what has happened.

“Police were first called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am after a member of the public reported that two people, aged 19, had been stabbed in the street 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 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. At the moment, we believe that the suspect had stolen this man’s vehicle and driven it to Milton Street where he drove at members of the public.

“We are still in the early stages of the investigation and need to determine the motives behind these attacks.

“We are keeping an ‘open mind’ and are working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing to establish the facts – as we would normally do in these types of circumstances.

“The families of all of the victims have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

“Officers have also carried out a number of searches at addresses across the city to gather evidence, but no further arrests have been made.

“A dedicated team of detectives is investigating the circumstances surrounding these incidents and will continue to gather evidence over the coming days.

“I want to thank those who live and work in our city for their patience and understanding in incredibly difficult circumstances. We will, of course, keep the public updated as soon as we are able to say more.

“This is a very sad day for our city and we will do everything possible for the victims and their families.”

Families of Nottingham attack victims have been informed, police say

18:05 , Martha Mchardy

The families of the Nottingham attack victims have been informed, police say.

Nottinghamshire Police chief constable Kate Meynell, speaking outside a police station in the city, said: “We are keeping an open mind and are working closely with counter-terrorism policing to establish the facts as we would normally do in this type of circumstance.

“The families of all the victims have been informed and are being supported by specially-trained officers.

“Officers have also carried out a number of searches of addresses across the city to gather evidence, but no further arrests have been made.

“A team of dedicated detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and will continue to gather evidence over the coming days.

“I want to thank those who live and work in our city for their patience and understanding in incredibly difficult circumstances. We will, of course, keep the public updated as soon as we are able to say anything further.”

Suella Braverman releases statement following Nottingham attacks

18:04 , Martha Mchardy

The home secretary has expressed shock at the attack in Nottingham that left three people dead.

Suella Braverman told broadcasters in Westminster: “First of all, I want to say how shocked and saddened I am that three people have lost their lives earlier today in Nottingham and that further individuals have been injured in this tragic incident.

“My thoughts first and foremost are with all of those who have been involved, their friends, their families and their communities.

“I want to thank the emergency services for their rapid response. They’re working around the clock to keep people safe and we’re incredibly grateful for their efforts.”

She added: “I’m in regular contact with the Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police, but I want to take this opportunity to urge anybody who has any information about this incident to come forward and report it to the police.”

The home secretary said “we’re in a very early stage of the investigation” into the deadly Nottingham attack when asked whether it could have been terror-related.

The home secretary told broadcasters in Westminster: “We need to allow the police the time and the space to carry out all of their operational activity to determine the motive.

“It’s right that Nottinghamshire Police are working with Counter Terrorism Policing. But it’s also fair to say that everybody and all professionals on the front line are keeping an open mind as to what the precise motive might have been.”

17:54 , Martha Mchardy

The suspect was tasered and arrested after he was suspected of stealing a van to carry out the attacks on Milton Street, the Nottinghamshire Police chief constable said.

17:50 , Martha Mchardy

A man in his 50s was found dead on Magdala Road. Police believe the attacker stole the man’s vehicle and it was driven at three people in Milton Street, the Nottinghamshire Police chief constable said.

One man remains in hospital in a critical condition while two others suffered minor injuries following that incident.

17:49 , Martha Mchardy

“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks and can reassure the public that it is safe to visit the city centre,” says Nottinghamshire Police chief constable.

Vigil held following Nottingham attacks

17:24 , Martha Mchardy

A vigil is being held at St Peter’s Church in Nottingham city centre following attacks in the city today.

People gathered in the church to pay their respects to the victims. During the service, attended by mainly young people of university age, those present were invited to place flowers below the altar or light a candle.

Paul Williams, the Bishop of Nottingham and Southwell, said: “It’s a truly horrendous, tragic incident and my heart, my thoughts and my prayers go out to those who are directly affected. The city will share the shock and the dismay of what’s happened.”

Flag flown at half mast at University of Nottingham

17:15 , Martha Mchardy

A flag is flying at half mast at the University of Nottingham after it was confirmed two of the three people killed in today’s attacks were students at the university.

Which roads are currently closed after the Nottingham attacks?

16:56 , Martha Mchardy

The following roads are currently closed by police: Ilkeston Road, Milton Street, Magdala Road, Maples Street, Woodborough Road from junction of Magdala Road into the city, and the Maid Marian Way junction of Parliament Street.

The tram network is also disrupted, with all services suspended on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) as the police investigation continues.

Press conference with Nottinghamshire Police to be held tonight following attacks

16:45 , Martha Mchardy

A press conference with the Nottinghamshire Police chief constable is due to be held at 17:30 following attacks in the city today.

We will be bringing you all the latest updates.

In pictures: Forensics search scene of Nottingham attacks

16:42 , Martha Mchardy

Dramatic moment man arrested after Nottingham attacks that killed three people

16:35 , Martha Mchardy

Watch the moment a man was arrested after attacks in Nottingham that left three people dead and three more in hospital.

Eyewitness footage shows police officers pinning a man to the ground next to a white van with a number of smashes in the windshield.

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

Click below to watch the video:

Dramatic moment man arrested after Nottingham attacks that killed three people

University of Nottingham release statement after two students killed in attacks

16:20 , Martha Mchardy

In a statement, the University of Nottingham 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.”

Two people killed in attacks Nottingham students, university says

16:11 , Martha Mchardy

The University of Nottingham has said two of the three people killed in Tuesday’s attacks were students at the university.

Vigil to be held in Nottingham following attacks

16:09 , Martha Mchardy

Nottingham City Council leader David Mellen said a vigil has been planned following the attacks.

He told BBC Radio Nottingham: “I believe there’s going to be a vigil outside St Peter’s Church in the square organised by the diocese at 5pm for people to come together to just take in the enormity of what has happened to stand together.

“Nottingham is a city where people get on well together, where people live in harmony, people work together.

“To have this shocking incident break into the harmony is truly awful and whatever the motives we would want to stand against them.”

France’s Macron sends condolences to victims of Nottingham attack

16:01 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Emmanuel Macron has tweeted his condolences following this morning’s attack in Nottingham.

The French president wrote: “Our thoughts go to the victims of the tragic events in Nottingham, the injured, the families. We share the grief of our British friends and stand by their side.”

Nottingham University cancels graduation ball following attack

15:56 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

The University of Nottingham Students’ Union confirmed it has cancelled Tuesday’s graduation ball following the attacks in the early hours.

The organisation said it was “devastated and shocked” by the attacks that took place, leaving three people dead and three in hospital.

In a statement, the SU said: “We stand in solidarity with all our students and the wider city, and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those harmed, alongside those directly and indirectly affected by the unfolding of these terrible events.

“In light of this, we have made the decision to cancel Grad Ball this evening.

“Attendees will be contacted in due course, but in the meantime we are continuing to work with the university and relevant authorities to understand the situation.”

Students feared to be among victims of Nottingham attacks

15:30 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Students in the city centre have said they fear that some of the victims are university students in Nottingham.

A 20-year-old Sociology student who does not wish to be named told The Independent: “My friend knows the boy who died, he called me this morning. Both he and the girl were freshers walking back from a nightclub.

“Yesterday was a really big day, end of exams and there was a day festival at Binks Yard. Loads of people then went to Pryzm nightclub afterwards, it was really busy.

“Apparently the boy and girl were walking home, it’s about 25 mins walk from Pryzm. This morning everyone was texting and calling each other to see if everyone was okay and then my friend called to say he knew the boy who had died.”

Four more students also said one of the victims was a first year student who had been at Pryzm that night.

Student said killings are ‘terrifying'

15:11 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Ben Syles, a 19-year-old student, said he heard a police siren at 4.30 this morning.

He said: “I woke up at around 4:30 hearing a police siren but thought nothing of it and went back to sleep.

“My phone began going mad though this morning, everyone I know asking me if I’m okay.

“It’s terrifying, it’s completely spooked me and my friends out. We use that takeaway all the time and I’m always out wandering back from nights out at that time.

“Monday nights are the big student night for Nottingham so the streets are usually busy.”

Three dead in Nottingham: City centre killings mapped as police remain on scene

15:05 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Residents living in Nottingham city centre have described waking up to a “blood-curdling scream” following a string of attacks which left three people dead this morning.

Within hours, Nottinghamshire Police announced a major incident after three people were killed on the streets around the city centre.

Two people were found stabbed on the street in Ilkeston Road just after 4am on Tuesday and a third man was found dead in Magdala Road, Nottinghamshire Police said.

Read on to see a map which shows the timeline of how the events unfolded this morning:

Thrree dead in Nottingham: City centre killings mapped as police remain on scene

Police keeping ‘open mind’ over motive of Nottingham city attack

14:44 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Police are keeping an ‘open mind’ over the motive of a city attack which has left three people dead - but at this time believe there is no one else outstanding in connection with the incidents.

One man is in hospital in a critical condition while two others are believed to have suffered minor injuries.

A number of major roads in the city centre will remain closed as a thorough police investigation is underway.

Currently, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks.

Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “This is a tragic series of events which has led to the lives of three innocent people being taken and left another member of the public in a critical condition in hospital.

“My thoughts are with all the families affected by this shocking incident, and we will be working extremely hard to understand exactly what has happened.

“We are at the early stages of the investigation and need to determine the motives behind these attacks and will keep the public updated as soon as we are able to say more.

“We are keeping an open mind as we investigate the circumstances surrounding these incidents and are working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing to establish the facts – as we would normally do in these types of circumstances.

“We do have a man in custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Currently, we do not believe there is anyone else involved in this incident.

“It is safe to go into the city centre but there are a number of streets that will remain closed including Ilkeston Road, Magdala Street, Milton Street and Maple Street. This is so officers can gather evidence in order to understand what has happened.”

Student woke up to shouting and ‘gunshot’

14:42 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Student Josh Fenner, 20, said he believes he heard a shot as the officers were dealing with the van in Bentinck Road.

He said he first saw a police van moving slowly up the street with an officer running alongside it.

Mr Fenner said: “I woke up at 5.30am this morning - just some sounds going on, some shouting.

“I thought I’d just check it out and I see a policeman running up side-by-side to his van, and then there’s this white van just at the end of the road.

“I heard the policeman shout ‘get out the car’ and then what I thought I heard was a gunshot.

“Obviously, I was half asleep at the time, it was quite early.”

He said others in the street also told him they had heard what they thought was a shot.

Asked how many shots he heard, Mr Fenner said: “I heard just one.”

He said: “Living on this road, it’s shocking. We get stuff like this happening quite a lot, but not of this kind of magnitude.”

Asked about the wider incident, he said: “It’s a horrible thing. No-one deserves that to have that happen to them.

“We’re just trying to understand what happened. It’s a bit confusing for everyone.”

Student says he saw police putting man out of van

14:29 , Tara Cobham

Another Bentinck Road resident, Dimitrious Lawani, said he arrived at the scene just as the man was being pulled out of the van.

The student said: “There’s two of them pulling him and two behind pointing at him – I think those were Tasers.”

He said they shouted: “Get down, get out, stop fighting.”

Mr Lawani said: “He was being quite resistive – very resistive from what I could tell – and he was also making a lot of noise but I couldn’t really distinguish what he was saying.”

He said: “Once he was on the floor and the shouting calmed down, I went back to sleep.”

His friend Grace Mambi: “It was the police shouting ‘get down’, screaming ‘get down’.

“That’s the loudest I’ve heard police in my life.”

Police prepare to raid Nottingham property following 'major incident'

14:11 , Tara Cobham

City centre killings mapped as police remain on scene

13:56 , Tara Cobham

Residents living in Nottingham city centre have described waking up to a “blood-curdling scream” following a string of attacks which left three people dead this morning.

Within hours, Nottinghamshire Police announced a major incident after three people were killed on the streets around the city centre.

A map shows the timeline of how the events unfolded this morning.

Maryam Zakir-Hussain reports:

Thrree dead in Nottingham: City centre killings mapped as police remain on scene

Student says she saw police drag man out of white van

13:44 , Tara Cobham

People living in Bentinck Road said they saw police drag a man out of a white van at about 5.30am.

Student Demi Ojolow said: “I just saw the police shouting at him to get out of the car and get on the floor.

“And they dragged him out of the car and he just fell on the floor. He was still pretty wrestling at the point.

“They dragged him away and that was about it.”

Ms Ojolow said police were pointing some kind of weapons at the man but she was not sure whether it was a Taser or firearm.

She did not know if the man from the van was armed.

Asked what the police shouted, she said: “Get out of the car and get on the floor.”

Pictures of the Ilkeston Road scene

13:19 , Tara Cobham

Armed police appear to enter Ilkeston Road property

13:15 , Tara Cobham

Armed police appear to have added a new 100-metre cordon and rushed to a property on Ilkeston Road.

Max Williams, a student at the University of Nottingham, was outside Tesco when he heard the commotion and filmed the armed police entering a property.

He told The Independent: “We were walking down and police cars passed us and at least a dozen of them went inside.”

Armed officers seen on Ilkeston Road

12:59 , Tara Cobham

Armed officers, some wearing balaclavas, could be seen on Ilkeston Road, a few hundred yards above the main cordon.

Police appeared to enter a commercial property on the street, with two young women eventually put in the back of a marked car.

A number of unmarked police vehicles carrying armed officers eventually then left after the section of the road was cordoned off.

Witness says she saw van hit man and woman

12:55 , Tara Cobham

Witness Frances told Sky News she has lived in Nottingham for more than 20 years and had just got off the bus on her way to work when she saw the van hit the man and woman near Theatre Royal in the city centre.

Frances, whose surname was not given, said: “I just got off the bus with around 40 other people and we were walking along Market Square to catch our next bus, crossed over the road at Theatre Royal and got around 10 feet down the road when all of a sudden you heard a bang which sounded like a vehicle hitting a bollard.

“I turned around and then saw the two people on the floor, on the road.

“Someone was screaming, I think a gentleman ran over to help as well.”

She said the woman “was in pain from the impact from hitting the ground. She had hit her head but was still able to speak.

“Then the gentleman as well took the full brunt of the van and he had head injuries but was still awake.

“He didn’t lose consciousness, he was still awake at that stage.”

Frances added: “Then it just went from there, the police were there straight away, then the ambulance arrived and they got the two people in the ambulance and got them sent off to whichever hospital.”

Police pin person to ground amid major incident in Nottingham

12:21 , Tara Cobham

Everything we know about the Nottingham major incident that left three people dead

12:21 , Tara Cobham

Three people have been found dead in Nottingham in what police described as a “horrific and tragic incident”.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two bodies were discovered in a city centre street in the early hours of Tuesday. A third man was found dead in another location, Nottinghamshire Police said.

A further three people are in hospital after someone tried to run them over in a van, in what police believe was a connected incident.

Sam Rkaina reports on everything we know about the tragic incident so far:

Everything we know about the Nottingham major incident that left three people dead

Police helicopters spotted above Nottingham after three dead

12:13 , Tara Cobham

Nottingham City Council’s leader condemns ‘dreadful violence'

12:11 , Tara Cobham

The Leader of Nottingham City Council has condemned the “dreadful violence”.

Labour’s Councillor David Mellen said: "I am shocked and saddened by these horrific deaths. My thoughts and prayers are with those who knew and loved the three people who have died and those who have been injured, and to the communities where they lived.

"Ours is an overwhelmingly peaceful and tolerant city where people get along with one another and it's incomprehensible that such dreadful violence has happened here. I'm grateful to the police for swiftly making an arrest and for all the emergency services responding to this tragic situation and keeping us safe."

Local resident ‘shaky’ after ‘white van pulled up beside her'

12:10 , Tara Cobham

Lynn Haggitt told BBC News she was feeling “shaky” after describing what she saw near the Theatre Royal in Nottingham this morning.

She described how a white van pulled up beside her at 5.30am on her way to work: “He looked in his mirror, saw a police car behind him, he then quickened up, there were two people, two in the corner, he went straight into these two people.”

“The woman went on the kerb, the man went up in the air, there was such a bang, I wish I never saw it, it’s really shaken me up.

“I went over, perhaps I shouldn’t have gone over but I wanted to see if I could help.

“He (the van driver) backed up after he hit… and drove up Parliament Street.

“The woman was sitting up on the kerb, she looked OK. The man was laying down, but then he got up, sat on the side waiting for an ambulance,” Ms Haggitt said, adding “I can’t believe he was able to get up after the head wound”.

Prime Minister closely monitoring events in Nottingham

12:08 , Tara Cobham

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Suella Braverman are closely monitoring developments to events in Nottingham, Downing Street said.

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said Mr Sunak was informed about the incidents “early this morning”.

“He is being kept up to date on the latest developments here,” the spokesman said.

“This is a live police investigation.

“A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder so I’m limited in what I can say, but both he and the Home Secretary are closely monitoring the latest developments.”

Van in Bentinck Road seen to have clear damage

12:08 , Tara Cobham

Viewed from the other side of the cordon, the van in Bentinck Road has clear damage to its bonnet and windscreen.

There are two dents on the bonnet, just above the radiator grille, and two sets of corresponding cracks radiating out from two points on the windscreen.

Residents gathered at the cordon said they were disturbed by shouting just before 5.30am but said this was not unusual as the street is home to a number of drug rehabilitation establishments.

Student claims he saw knife taken from white van

12:03 , Tara Cobham

Kane Brady, a student at the University of Nottingham, told GB News he saw a knife being taken from a white van after a man was arrested outside his house on Maples Street.

Mr Brady said: “We woke up to shouts of ‘armed police’ and what… sounded like some very loud noises, what sounded like gunshots – it was that loud.

“I looked out the bedroom window and saw Tasers. I saw a man being dragged out (of the van) and pinned to the floor.

“I saw him getting arrested, him trying to resist.

“I then later saw when they opened the van, I saw a large knife being pulled out and then straight away that’s when police closed off both roads, both Maples Street and Bentinck Road.”

Witness claims he heard ‘awful, blood-curdling screams’

12:02 , Tara Cobham

A witness told the BBC he saw a young man and young woman being stabbed on Ilkeston Road, close to the junction with Bright Street in Nottingham, at around 4am.

The man, who did not give his name, said he heard “awful, blood-curdling screams” and looked out his window to see a “black guy dressed all in black with a hood and rucksack grappling with some people”.

He told the broadcaster: “She was screaming ‘Help!’ I just wish I’d shouted something out of the window to unnerve the assailant.

“I saw him stab the lad first and then the woman. It was repeated stabbing – four or five times. The lad collapsed in the middle of the road.

“The girl stumbled towards a house and didn’t move. The next minute she had disappeared down the side of a house, and that’s where they found her.

“I’d say it all happened within five or six minutes. The attacker then just walked off up Ilkeston Road towards town, as calm as anything.”

The man said he called the police who arrived within five minutes, before paramedics tried to revive the pair for 40 minutes.

Photos from the Nottingham scene

11:53 , Tara Cobham

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan sends condolences

11:48 , Tara Cobham

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has sent his condolences to those affected by the events in Nottingham.

“My thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the three people who have tragically been killed in the appalling attack in Nottingham.

“On behalf of Londoners, I pass on our condolences and wish all those injured a full recovery.”

Nottingham Forest Football Club ‘devastated'

11:46 , Tara Cobham

Nottingham Forest Football Club also reacted to Tuesday’s incident, saying on Twitter: “We are devastated to learn the news of the horrific events that took place in Nottingham this morning.

“The thoughts of everyone at #NFFC are with the friends and families of those who have tragically lost their lives and to everyone affected by this incident,” the Premier League club added.

Area around white van cordoned off

11:44 , Tara Cobham

The area around a white Vauxhall Vivaro van in Bentinck Road, Nottingham, has been cordoned-off.

The van has been left short distance from the pavement with its passenger door open and what looks like a black bag on the road near the door.

Police were guarding the cordon by a convenience store on the corner of Bentinck Road and Marples Street.

However, they were staying clear of the vehicle with no forensic activity under way on Tuesday morning.

Map shows cordon in Nottingham city centre

11:18 , Tara Cobham

A map shows the police cordon in Nottingham city centre following the major incident.

Road closures in place on Tuesday morning included Ilkeston Road, Milton Street, Maples Street and Woodborough Road, from the junction with Magdala Road into the city.

The tram network was also disrupted with all services suspended on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) as the police investigation continued.

Neighbours ‘woken by loud screams'

11:12 , Tara Cobham

A resident on Ilkeston Road in Nottingham said her neighbours had told her they were woken by loud screams at around 4am.

The woman, who asked not to be named, said: “I didn’t hear anything, but my neighbours said they heard screaming at about four in the morning.

“Imagine hearing that. I slept through it. I didn’t see anything but the police knocked on my door at 5am.

“It’s horrible.”

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sends his condolences

11:11 , Tara Cobham

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with the family and friends of those who had died and were injured in Nottingham.

He tweeted: “Awful news from Nottingham this morning.

“My thoughts are with the family and friends of those who have lost their lives, those injured, and the people of Nottingham.

“Thank you to the police and the emergency services as they respond to this terrible incident.”

Home Secretary ‘shocked and saddened’

11:05 , Tara Cobham

The Home Secretary has said she is “shocked and saddened that three people have lost their lives today in Nottingham”.

Writing on social media, Suella Braverman MP said: “I am shocked and saddened that three people have lost their lives today in Nottingham. My thoughts are with those affected by this incident.

“I have spoken to Nottingham Police Chief Constable and am receiving regular updates. I am thankful to the emergency services for their response.”

Nottingham’s three Labour MPs ‘shaken’ by events in city

10:59 , Tara Cobham

Nottingham’s three Labour MPs, Nadia Whittome, Lilian Greenwood and Alex Norris, said they were “shaken” by the events in the city.

A joint statement posted on Twitter by Ms Whittome said: “Our city has been devastated by the deaths of three people this morning.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who have died and those injured.

“We are grateful for the efforts of the city’s emergency responders in tackling these incidents. They must be allowed to do their jobs in investigating them.

“Nottingham is a beautiful city, home to brilliant people from all backgrounds.

“We are shaken by today’s events but will meet them collectively as a community and heal together.

“Nottinghamshire Police has set up a dedicated line for anyone with information on this morning’s incident or with concerns about a family member or friend.”

Nottingham East MP says city ‘devastated'

10:51 , Tara Cobham

Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome said the city had been “devastated” by the deaths of three people.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who have died and those injured,” she said.

Ms Whittome thanked emergency responders and called for them to continue investigating.

She added: “Nottingham is a beautiful city, home to brilliant people from all backgrounds. We are shaken by today’s events but will meet them collectively as a community and heal together.”

Rishi Sunak says he's being kept updated on ‘shocking incident’

10:47 , Tara Cobham

Rishi Sunak said he is being kept updated on the “shocking incident” in Nottingham as police investigate, and he paid tribute to those who have lost their lives and their families.

The Prime Minister tweeted: “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.”

Counter-terror police not currently involved in investigation

10:43 , Tara Cobham

Counter-terror police are not currently involved in the investigation into the major incident in Nottingham, confirmed The Independent’s Home Affairs Editor - but the response is at a very early stage.

Local MP expresses ‘shock’ at ‘terrible’ attack

10:40 , Tara Cobham

The MP for Newark in Nottinghamshire has expressed his “shock” at the “terrible” attack.

Robert Jenrick wrote on social media: “I’m deeply grateful to Nottinghamshire Police 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.”

Local resident ‘awoken by police cars at 5am‘

10:27 , Tara Cobham

Local resident Glen Gretton said he was woken up at around 5am on Tuesday morning by the sounds of a series of police cars passing his home.

The 46-year-old delivery driver, who lives in a flat in Mansfield Road in Sherwood, told the PA news agency: “I heard a police car go past. It was driving extremely quickly, followed by another one, another one.

“They just kept coming so I knew something quite major … was happening somewhere around the city centre.”

‘Heartbroken’ councillor praises emergency services as ‘heroes'

10:19 , Tara Cobham

A Nottingham councillor has said he is “heartbroken” to hear of the news three people have been killed and praised emergency services attending the incidents as “heroes”.

Councillor Michael Payne wrote on social media: “Thank you to Nottinghamshire Police, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service and all other emergency services responding to the major incident in Nottingham. Praying for the safety of all those involved.

“Incredibly grateful for the professionalism and bravery of our emergency service heroes.

“Heartbroken to hear three people have been killed.

“Deeply concerning to see our city and its people affected by such a major incident.”

Forensics seen on scene in Nottingham

10:16 , Tara Cobham

Armed police officers seen in Nottingham city centre

10:12 , Tara Cobham

Map shows several roads currently closed in Nottingham

10:02 , Tara Cobham

Police have put in place multiple road closures in Nottingham as officers deal with the ongoing serious incident.

Roads cordoned off include Ilkeston Road, Milton Street, Maples Street, and Woodborough Road, from the junction with Magdala Road into the city.

A map shows the several roads that are currently closed in the city centre, after the major incident was declared today.

‘Three incidents linked,’ suggests Chief Constable

09:53 , Tara Cobham

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."

Nottinghamshire Police statement

09:52 , Tara Cobham

In a statement, Nottinghamshire Police said: “A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed in the city.

"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."

Three people killed as man arrested on suspicion of murder

09:44 , Tara Cobham

Three people have been killed in Nottingham as a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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.”

Major police incident declared in Nottingham as multiple roads closed

09:33 , Tara Cobham

Police have put in place multiple road closures in Nottingham as officers deal with an ongoing serious incident.

The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network said it has suspended all services due to “major police incidents around the city and suburbs”.

In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, Nottinghamshire Police said officers and other emergency services are currently in attendance at several locations, including the Maid Marian Way junction of Upper Parliament Street.

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.”

Roads cordoned off include Ilkeston Road, Milton Street, Maples Street, and Woodborough Road, from the junction with Magdala Road into the city.

Chief Inspector Neil Humphries 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.”

In a separate statement, NET advised travellers that NCT buses are accepting its tickets and passes, while EMR trains are also accepting its tickets and passes between Hucknall and Beeston, and Nottingham station.

Nottingham tram network suspended amid serious incident

09:27 , Tara Cobham

The Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram network said it has suspended all services due to “major police incidents around the city and suburbs”.

In a separate statement, NET advised travellers that NCT buses are accepting its tickets and passes, while EMR trains are also accepting its tickets and passes between Hucknall and Beeston, and Nottingham station.

Pictures show scene in Nottingham city centre

09:20 , Tara Cobham

Police cordon off scene of ‘major incident’ in Nottingham

09:17 , Tara Cobham

Emergency services seen on scene in Nottingham city centre

09:14 , Tara Cobham

Videos shared on social media show emergency services including police officers and the fire service are stationed at several locations across the city centre.

Local residents post footage of police cordon

09:09 , Tara Cobham

Local residents have taken to social media to post videos of the police cordon in Nottingham city centre.

Police have not yet confirmed the cause of the incident.

Major incident declared in Nottingham as multiple roads closed

08:59 , Tara Cobham

A major incident has been declared in the centre of Nottingham as several roads have been closed by police.

Emergency services including police officers and the fire service are stationed at several locations across the city centre.

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.”

Police have not yet confirmed the cause of the incident.