Nottingham attacks timeline: What happened when?

A 31-year-old man's been arrested after three people were found dead, and three more were injured

Author: Ellis MaddisonPublished 14th Jun 2023
Last updated 14th Jun 2023

A day after a devastating and unprecedented attack in Nottingham left three people dead, the city remains heartbroken.

A man is in police custody, and is so far the only suspect that's been arrested in connection with the deaths.

In a day which was so difficult for so many of us to get through, what exactly happened hour-by-hour?

What happened hour-by-hour during the Nottingham attacks on 13th June?

4AM: Police called in early hours

Police called to Ilkeston Road after two people found dead.
Soon after 4AM: Officers called to another incident on Milton Street, where a van had attempted to run over three people
Soon after 4AM: A man was also found dead on Magdala Road.

9:30AM: Man arrested

Nottinghamshire Police release a statement saying a 31-year-old man has been arrested.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: "This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people.
"We believe these three incidents are all linked and we have a man in custody."

10AM: Tributes start pouring in

Tributes start pouring in from politicians, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak who said: "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."

2:30PM: Police issue update

Nottinghamshire Police issue a second statement, saying no other people were being investigated in connection with the attacks. They add police were keeping an 'open mind' over the motive of the attacks.

4:15PM: Uni of Notts confirm student deaths

The University of Nottingham issue a statement confirming the two people killed on Ilkeston Road were students at the University. Tributes begin pouring in from other universities across the UK.

5PM: Vigil held at St Peter's Church

A vigil is held at St Peter's Church. Around 400 students attend, some with flowers, to pay their respects.

5:30PM: Chief Constable Kate Meynell speaks to the press

Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Kate Meynell confirms the three people killed were all stabbed to death, and two of the victims were 19-years-old.
She confirms the van which drove at members of the public was stolen from the third victim - a man in his 60s that was found dead on Magdala Road.
The van was then stopped on Maple Street where a man was tasered and detained by officers on suspicion of murder.

8PM: Students named

19-year-old Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar are named as the two students from the Uni of Nottingham who were killed on Ilkeston Road.

(14th June) 11:30AM: Third victim named

The third victim, who was killed on Magdala Road, is named as Ian Coates - a school caretaker in his 60s.

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