Emergency services remain in Nottingham city centre today after police confirmed three people were killed in the city centre today Tuesday 13 June.
Cordons remain in place near the Theatre Royal on Upper Parliament St and Milton Street near Victoria Centre.
A spokesperson for Victoria Centre, said:
“We are monitoring the ongoing situation in Nottingham city centre carefully and are continuing to liaise with Nottinghamshire Police.
“The centre does remain open, with some pedestrian and car park entrances affected by the Police cordon. However, we are urging people to follow the advice of Nottinghamshire Police and to avoid the parts of the city centre that have been impacted.”
Chief Inspector Neil Humphries, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers are currently on scene at multiple road closures due to an ongoing incident.
“Please avoid these areas as they are expected to remain closed for some time.”
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after three people were killed in the city.
Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am where two people were found dead in the street.
Officers were then called to another incident in Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people. They are currently being treated in hospital.
A man has also been found dead in Magdala Road.
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.
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.
“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. At this time, a number of roads in the city will remain closed as this investigation progresses.”
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