What happened in Nottingham? What we know so far as two students, 19, and man in 50s confirmed as victims

Police have confirmed the victims of the deadly Nottingham attacks were two 19-year-old students and man in his 50s.

Talented cricketer Barnaby Webber and England under-18 hockey player Grace Kumar, both 19, were killed during the attacks in the early hours of Tuesday (13 June). Both were students at the University of Nottingham. The man in his 50s has been named as Ian Coates.

The three were killed in the rampage, while another three were recovering in hospital after a knife and van attack in Nottingham. Witnesses described hearing victims screaming as they were stabbed and others being mown down by a van in the early morning on Tuesday (13 June).

In a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Kate Meynell said one man remains in hospital in a critical condition while two others suffered minor injuries following that incident. A 31-year-old man remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.

A vigil took place at 5pm on Tuesday evening, honouring those whose lives were lost in the attacks. Here is everything you need to know:

What do we know so far about the incident?

Mr Webber and Ms Kumar were stabbed to death in Ilkeston Road at about 4am on Tuesday while the man’s body was found in Magdala Road. Ms Meynell, speaking outside a police station in the city, said: “Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am after a member of the public reported that two people aged 19 had been stabbed and were unresponsive.

“We had a further call to another incident in Milton Street, where the driver of a stolen van had attempted to run over three people. As a result, one man is in hospital in a critical condition while two others are believed to have suffered minor injuries.

“The van was then stopped on Maple Street, where a man was tasered and detained by police officers on suspicion of murder. A man in his 50s was also found dead from knife injuries in Magdala Road by a member of the public.

“We are still in the early stages of the investigation. I need to determine exactly what the motives were behind this attack.”

What do know about the victims?

The University of Nottingham earlier said the two 19-year-old victims were students at the university. A statement read: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the sudden and unexpected death of two of our students following a major incident in Nottingham city centre overnight.

“We are shocked and devastated by the news and our thoughts are with those affected, their families and friends. We know this is likely to cause distress for staff and students in our community.”

One of the students has been named as Barnaby Webber. Bishops Hull Cricket Club, in Taunton, Somerset called the 19-year-old keen cricketer “our dear friend and team mate”, adding that his “memory will live on”.

The family of Mr Webber said “complete devastation is not enough to describe our pain”, labelling his death as a “senseless murder”.

A former pupil of Taunton School also posted a tribute in the Old Tauntonians alumni group on Facebook, describing him as a “wonderful young man with much to look forward to”.

Ms Kumar was a popular member of England hockey teams, the sport’s governing body has said. England Hockey tweeted: “We are all deeply saddened by the news of the tragic death of Grace Kumar in Nottingham on Tuesday.

“Grace was a popular member of the England U16 and U18 squads and our thoughts are with Grace’s family, friends, teammates and the whole hockey community at this time.”

Police say they believe the third victim, Ian Coates was the owner of the van. “At the moment, we believe that the suspect has stolen this man’s vehicle and driven it to Milton Street, where he is then driven at members of the public."

Mr Coates was a school site manager at L.E.A.D. Academy Trust and Huntingdon Academy. Ross Middleton, Executive Headteacher, Huntingdon Academy and Warren Academy, said in a statement: “Ian was a much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile for the benefit of our children and will be greatly missed.

"As a school community, it will take time to process this deeply upsetting news. We wish to extend our sympathy and condolences to all those affected by yesterday’s tragic events.”