Nottingham: third victim of attacks named as Ian Coates

Ian Coates, who was in his 60s, was found stabbed on Magdala Road, Nottingham, in the early hours of Tuesday before the suspect is believed to have stolen his van. Photograph: Facebook

The third victim of the Nottingham attacks has been named locally as Ian Coates, a “beloved” primary school caretaker.

Coates, who was in his 60s, was found stabbed on Magdala Road in the early hours of Tuesday before the suspect is believed to have stolen his van and driven at pedestrians in Milton Street.