A police officer stands by a cordon outside on Market Street in Nottingham, central England, during a 'major incident' in which three people have been found dead. Photo: DARREN STAPLES / AFP
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 4am.
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.
Nottinghamshire police chief Constable Kate Meynell said the force believed all three attacks were linked.
"This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people.
"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.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, speaking at a London Tech Week event, sent his "thoughts to all those affected and to the emergency services who are responding" to the incident in Nottingham.
Labour MP for Nottingham North Alex Norris said on Twitter: "Awful news for our city to wake up to today.
"Our community's thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
"Our gratitude is with our blue light responders for their work today also."
Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council and MP for Mansfield Ben Bradley said: "The incident in Nottingham is absolutely tragic.
"My heart goes out to all those affected, and to the families of the people who have been killed.
"To see this kind of violence on our city's streets is unimaginable, and emotional for everyone who lives and works here."
- BBC