Nottingham police arrested a man on Tuesday man of 31 years accused of murdering at least three people this morning. The alarm has been activated around 4:00 p.m., when the bodies of the first two victims have been found. The body of the third victim was found shortly after in another part of the city. The agents have confirmed that three other people are being treated at the hospital after having suffered a run over attempt with a van.
Shortly after the events, the police has cordoned off the city center and has activated an important deployment with dozens of armed agents. Several ambulances and fire trucks. Confusion has gripped the city in the early hours of the morning, after the announcement of a “serious incident” that has forced shut down traffic and to cancel the tram service.
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In a statement, Nottinghamshire Police Chief, Kate Meynellhas pointed out that the three incidents are related, although he has indicated that the investigation is still in a very initial state. “We ask the population to be patient while the investigations progress,” he said.
Images posted on Twitter they showed the main roads cordoned off with blue and white police tape and vigilant officers. The situation has been stabilizing as the morning progressed, with a considerable number of people moving normally through the streets surrounding the cordoned off area.
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