Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder after three people were found dead in Nottingham on Tuesday morning. Officers were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am where two people were found dead in the street, Nottinghamshire Police said.
A third man was found dead in Magdala Road. Officers were also called to Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people, who are currently being treated in hospital.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested 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.
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“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.”
Several roads remain closed in the city. They are: 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.
The tram network was also disrupted with all services suspended on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) as the police investigation continued.
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.”
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