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In pictures: Nottingham attack shakes city to core

PA Media Flowers and candles left on the floor at a vigil.PA Media
Nottingham's three MPs said the violence had "devastated" the city.

Nottingham residents woke up on Tuesday to discover their city had been transformed into a major crime scene.

During a series of violent attacks in the early hours, in which both a knife and van were used as weapons, three people were killed and another three were injured.

Two university students, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, who were both 19, and school caretaker, Ian Coates, 65, were stabbed to death. A van was driven at three people waiting at a bus-stop. All three were taken to hospital, one is said to be in a critical condition.

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and detectives are working to uncover how and why the violence occurred.

EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock A row of forensic investigators walking up a road in Nottingham.EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock
The violence began at around 04:00 BST on Ilkeston Road just outside the city centre, where police investigations carried on throughout the day.
Family Handout A picture of Barnaby Webber, who is wearing a blue polo shirt and smiling at the cameraFamily Handout
One of those killed in the first attack was Barnaby Webber, 19, a history student at the University of Nottingham.
A picture of Grace O'Malley-Kumar, who is smiling outside in the sun and is wearing a dress and a gold necklace
Grace O'Malley-Kumar, 19, who was studying medicine, was killed alongside Mr Webber, reportedly as they walked home.
Huntingdon Academy Picture of Ian Coates. He is a 65-year-old man with a moustache who is smiling in this pictureHuntingdon Academy
The third victim of the Nottingham attack was Ian Coates, a school caretaker at Huntington Academy in the city
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Mr Coates was found dead at Magdala Road, an area which became another focus of police activity.
PA Media A police officer standing at a crime scene near Nottingham's Theatre Royal.PA Media
At around 05:30, three people were injured - one seriously - when a van was driven at them as they stood at a bus stop near the Theatre Royal.
PA Media An armed officer and two unarmed police officers on patrol in Nottingham.PA Media
Armed police officers were seen across the city throughout the day.
Reuters Forensic investigators examining a damaged van in NottinghamReuters
A forensic team was also seen inspecting a white van believed to have been used in the attack.
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Several roads were closed throughout Tuesday, and forensic officers were seen gathering evidence from where the attacks unfolded.
PA Media Staff from a local hospice lay flowers on Magdala Road, Nottingham, after three people were killed and another three hurt in connected attacks on Tuesday morningPA Media
Tributes were left on Magdala Road, where Ian Coates was found dead from knife injuries
PA Media Two women putting down floral tributes at a vigil at St Peter's church in Nottingham.PA Media
Nottingham, including the more than 50,000 students who call the city home, is struggling to come to terms with the incident.
PA Media A church filled with young people during a vigil held in NottinghamPA Media
A church vigil was held for people to pay their respects to those killed and injured in the attack.
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A banner outside Nottingham's City Council buildings
PA Media A group of men consoling each other outside a vigil in Nottingham.PA Media
The death of two teenagers from the university has sent shockwaves through the city's younger population.
PA Media A police officer addressing a large crowd of journalists outside a police station.PA Media
Nottingham Police, supported by counter-terror officers, are still trying to establish a motive for the attack.
PA Media Sho Shimabukuro (left) and Liam Broady stand with the umpire, mascots and fans for a minute's silence in memory of the victims of yesterday's attacks in Nottingham on day three of the Rothesay Open 2023 at the Nottingham Tennis Centre.PA Media
Players, officials and fans attending the Rothesay Open 2023 at the Nottingham Tennis Centre on Wednesday stopped for a minute's silence in memory of the victims of the attacks.

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