13/06/23
Nottingham: Murder arrest after three killed in city
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed in Nottingham city centre.
Two people were found dead in Ilkeston Road just after 04:00 BST.
Police were then called to Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people, who are currently being treated in hospital. A man was then found dead in Magdala Road.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell, from Nottinghamshire Police, said the force believed all three attacks were linked.
"This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people," she said.
"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."
A number of roads in the city have been closed while investigation work takes place. These are:
- Ilkeston Road
- Milton Street
- Magdala Road
- Maples Street
- Woodborough Road (from junction of Magdala Road into the city)
- Maid Marian Way at the junction of Parliament Street
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