Nottingham attack – latest: Man charged with murder after brutal knife attack
Heartbroken families paid moving tributes to victims Grace Kumar, Barnaby Webber, and Ian Coates
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Police have charged a man with three counts of murder following the attacks in Nottingham which left three dead.
Students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both aged 19, and Ian Coates, 65, were all fatally stabbed in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Valdo Calocane, aged 31, of no fixed address, is also charged with three counts of attempted murder.
He will appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “These charges are a significant development and arise as a result of our thorough investigation into these horrific incidents that occurred in our city.
“Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all those affected by these attacks, and we will continue to provide support and reassurance.”
The University of Nottingham said in a statement on Thursday: “We are devastated that the suspect is a former University of Nottingham student. The police have confirmed that this is not believed to be connected with the attack.
ICYMI: Father of student killed in Nottingham rampage is hero doctor who saved lives of teens stabbed in gang attack
The father of a victim of the Nottingham attacks is a hero doctor who saved three teens’ lives after a gang attack in Essex.
Grace O’Malley-Kumar, 19, was brutally stabbed to death alongside her friend Barnaby Webber, 19, as they walked home from a night out in Nottingham at 4am on Tuesday.
Another man, Ian Coates, 65, was also fatally stabbed and it is believed the suspect, who is now in custody, stole his van.
Three others were then injured after the suspect allegedly ran people down in the vehicle.
Grace’s parents are both doctors and it has been revealed that her father, Dr Sajoy Kumar, saved the lives of three teens who were knifed in 2009.
He was even awarded an MBE in 2011 for his efforts, The Sun reports.
The incident happened at the Larkshall Medical Centre in Chingford, causing the surgery to be closed after a major incident was declared.
Two of the victims, aged 15 and 16, were knifed in the chest while the third, aged 17, was stabbed in the abdomen.
At the time, Dr Kumar told the press: “We thought the two guys might have collapsed lungs because they were having trouble breathing, and they were really scared and in a state of emotion.”
Father of student killed in Nottingham is hero doctor who saved three stabbed teens
The father of a victim of the Nottingham attacks is a hero doctor who saved three teens' lives after a gang attack in Essex. Grace O'Malley-Kumar, 19, was brutally stabbed to death alongside her friend Barnaby Webber, 19, as they walked home from a night out in Nottingham at 4am on Tuesday. Another man, Ian Coates, 65, was also fatally stabbed and it is believed the suspect, who is now in custody, stole his van. Three others were then injured after the suspect allegedly ran people down in the vehicle. Grace's parents are both doctors and it has been revealed that her father, Dr Sajoy Kumar, saved the lives of three teens who were knifed in 2009. He was even awarded an MBE in 2011 for his efforts, The Sun reports. The incident happened at the Larkshall Medical Centre in Chingford, causing the surgery to be closed after a major incident was declared. Two of the victims, aged 15 and 16, were knifed in the chest while the third, aged 17, was stabbed in the abdomen. At the time, Dr Kumar told the press: "We thought the two guys might have collapsed lungs because they were having trouble breathing, and they were really scared and in a state of emotion." Grace's family paid tribute to the medical student whose ambition was to become a doctor like her father. Speaking to the Mail Online, her family said: "She will be so dearly missed. We were so incredibly proud of Grace's achievements and what a truly lovely person she was. She was resilient and wise beyond her years. "Grace was so happy in life fulfilling her ambition of studying to become a doctor whilst playing topflight hockey at university. "She leaves behind devastated extended family and friends." A vigil was held at Nottingham University's main campus yesterday and relatives of Grace and Barnaby could be seen embracing, The Mirror reports. Speaking at the vigil, Grace's father said: "Everyone here I really, really want to thank you for your support, for taking the time to be here. "All of you guys, everywhere that I see, a sea of people, such a lovely sign of the university and the bond you have. "Look after your friends and look after people around you. It is so important."
ICYMI: University of Nottingham cricket team hold two-minute silence for murdered students
The University of Nottingham men’s cricket team held a two-minute silence in memory of Grace Kumar and Barnaby Webber ahead of their fixture on Wednesday 14 June.
Both students, aged 19, were stabbed to death in Nottingham in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Thousands of students and members of the public also gathered at the University of Nottingham to pay tribute to the victims.
Various speakers addressed the crowds before those in attendance were invited to lay flowers.
The third victim of the Nottingham attacks has been named as Ian Coates, a school caretaker in his 60s.
University of Nottingham cricket team hold two-minute silence for murdered students
The University of Nottingham men’s cricket team held a two-minute silence in memory of Grace Kumar and Barnaby Webber ahead of their fixture on Wednesday 14 June. Both students, aged 19, were stabbed to death in Nottingham in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Thousands of students and members of the public also gathered at the University of Nottingham to pay tribute to the victims. Various speakers addressed the crowds before those in attendance were invited to lay flowers. The third victim of the Nottingham attacks has been named as Ian Coates, a school caretaker in his 60s.
Video appears to show moment Nottingham suspect arrested by police
Footage obtained by ITV News appears to show the moment the suspected Nottingham attacker was caught, tasered and arrested by police.
Three people were stabbed to death in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning (13 June).
CCTV video shows police surrounding a van with a smashed windscreen shortly after 5:30am.
One officer can be seen aiming his taser into the vehicle, as more police run to the scene.
The man inside the van is then dragged out of the front seat and around 10 minutes later, he is taken away in handcuffs.
Video appears to show moment Nottingham suspect arrested by police
Footage obtained by ITV News appears to show the moment the suspected Nottingham attacker was caught, tasered and arrested by police. Three people were stabbed to death in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning (13 June). CCTV video shows police surrounding a van with a smashed windscreen shortly after 5:30am. One officer can be seen aiming his taser into the vehicle, as more police run to the scene. The man inside the van is then dragged out of the front seat and around 10 minutes later, he is taken away in handcuffs.
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