three people killed in Nottingham in ‘tragic incident’ involving van, police say

The center of Nottingham was completely sealed off on Tuesday morning, June 13, after the discovery of three people killed in two places in this city in central England, in a “tragic incident” involving a van, Nottinghamshire Police said in a statement (in English).

Three injured were also hospitalized, after a “van tried to run them over” at a third downtown location, police added, who believe the three incidents “are linked”. A 31 year old man “was arrested on suspicion of murder”.

“My thoughts are with the injured”

“My thoughts are with the injured, as well as the family and loved ones of those who lost their lives”British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tweeted.

Photos and videos circulating on social networks show a large police presence and security cordons blocking several streets in the city center. Fire trucks, as well as liaison officers responsible for coordinating the work of several emergency services are also present.