Three killed in attacks as Nottingham left in shock

Nottingham is in a state of shock and sadness following a series of attacks which left two city students and a school caretaker dead.

Both students were named overnight on Tuesday as Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar, who were both 19 and studying at the University of Nottingham. Both were stabbed on Ilkeston Road.

The third person, named on Wednesday as school caretaker Ian Coates, was also fatally stabbed on Magadala Road.

Later on Milton Street, the driver of a van stolen from Mr Coates attempted to run over three people.

Police tasered a suspect and arrested him on suspicion of murder following the series of attacks in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Officers say they are "keeping an open mind" over the motive and say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks.