CITY ATTACK
A MAJOR incident was declared in Nottingham city centre after three people were tragically killed and one man was left fighting for his life.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after the horror unfolded - seeing armed cops swarm the city.
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The horror first unfolded when a witness claimed he heard a "blood-curdling scream" and a young woman shrieking for help around 4am on June 13, 2023.
It is understood that was when two students, Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar were stabbed to death.
Officers were then scrambled to another incident in Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people.
A man was still fighting for his life in the hours that followed, while two others were injured.
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And the horror continued to unfold when the police were called to nearby Magdala Road to find the body of a man in his 50s.
The cops said they believe he was killed when his van was stolen.
A man was ultimately arrested about 5.30am with officers seen pulling the 31-year-old from the white van before Tasering him.
The man, who is understood to be a foreign national with mental health issues, was then detained on suspicion of murder.
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Witnesses have recalled hearing gunshots before watching police swarm the man.
In the hours that followed armed terror cops were seen raiding a home on the same street where Barnaby and Grace were found dead.
Then, around 3pm, police revealed they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the alleged attacks.
The cops also said they were keeping an "open mind" around the suspect's motive behind the triple killing.
What we know:
- "Major incident" declared in Nottingham and six roads closed
- Police confirm two people found dead on Ilkeston Road just after 4am
- Another man also found dead on nearby Magdala Road in city centre
- Three others injured - one critically - after van tried to mow them down on Milton Street
- Witness tells of hearing gunshots before cops swarmed van on Maple Street, seeing a man arrested on suspicion of murder
- A second witness recalled the horrific moment she discovered the first victim of the attack
- Terror cops with assault rifles raid home on Ilkeston Road
- Cops reveal they're not looking for anyone else in connection to tragedy
- It was revealed the Nottingham suspect is a foreign national with "mental health issues"
- Police say they believe the suspect stole the van before mowing people down
- Grace Kumar, 19, is named as second student victim
- Devastated loved ones say they're "in bits"
- Victim's family slam "senseless killing"
- Timeline reveals how horror unfolded
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pays tribute to victims
By 6pm, Barnaby had been confirmed as a victim as his grandfather opened up about his heartache.
Just three hours later hockey-loving Grace was confirmed as the second victim.
The following day Barnaby's family slammed his "senseless murder".
Chief Constable Kate Meynell told the public in the hours after the killings: "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.
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"My thoughts are with all the families affected by this horrific incident, and we are working extremely hard to understand exactly what has happened."
She added: "This is a very sad day for our city and we will do everything possible for the victims and their families."
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