In a shocking turn of events early Tuesday morning in the English city of Nottingham, a violent rampage left three individuals dead and multiple others injured with a CCTV video of the stabbing attack suspect now viral
The attacks included fatal stabbings and a hit-and-run incident, resulting in a city reeling from the chaos.
Who is the Nottingham stabbing attack African migrant suspect as CCTV video footage goes viral on Twitter
BREAKING: First footage surfaces of #Nottingham migrant attacker caught on CCTV trying to break into a residential home 🧐 pic.twitter.com/QWRKJDGLTX
— Paul Golding (@GoldingBF) June 14, 2023
RIP the three victims of the Nottingham migrant terrorist attack.
The government is responsible for this and many other attacks on innocent British people! pic.twitter.com/XFoYycBcAh
— British Democrats 🇬🇧 (@BritishDems) June 14, 2023
The #Nottingham killer arrested.
'Mental health' card being played by @BBCNews.
If the identities where reversed they would call it a 'far right' racist attack and BLM would be out.#nottinghamattack pic.twitter.com/9BEl6bwnBJ
— Martin Costello News (@MartinPCostello) June 14, 2023
#Nottingham #NottinghamAttack pic.twitter.com/HX5PUu9CTs
— ScorpioAndrew (@ScorpioAndrew28) June 13, 2023
This scruffy loser still hasn’t tweeted anything about the #Nottingham attack.
He doesn’t care about the victims of terrorism.
He’s a treacherous, vile commie 👎 pic.twitter.com/XkjedHK1w9— Paul Golding (@GoldingBF) June 14, 2023
@TheSun, what the fuck has the valuation of their house got to do with a situation as heartbreaking as this? #nottinghamattack pic.twitter.com/b1KdySU4Z5
— Dan Lane (@dandanlane) June 14, 2023
The man believed to be the suspect behind the Nottingham attacks tried to break into a care home moments after he killed his first victims.
CCTV footage shows a man outside Seely Hirst House residential home which houses vulnerable and elderly people and witnesses said the man arrived at the home on Mapperley Road just after 4am and was seen allegedly trying to climb an open window.
Alex Pridmore, the trustee of All Saints Shelter which operates the residential care home said: “A resident had woke up and shut the window and prevented the man from coming in. The CCTV has been provided to the police”.
After failing to enter the home, the man then left the property and this comes as the third victim of the Nottingham attacks has been named as Ian Coates, a school caretaker in his 60s.
In the early hours of the day, a knife-wielding perpetrator embarked on a murderous rampage in the city streets. Two 19-year-old students from the University of Nottingham became his first victims, their lives tragically cut short in an area near student housing.
Unconfirmed reports are coming in that the suspect in the truly shocking knife murders of the 2 Nottingham students recently converted to Islam and started attending an Islamic centre close to the scene. Why does that not surprise me? How will the families ever recover?
— Kelvin MacKenzie (@kelvmackenzie) June 14, 2023
The assailant, a 31-year-old male, later stabbed a man in his 50s, seizing the victim’s van to continue his violent spree. The van became the weapon for the next phase of the attacks, used to mow down pedestrians a mile away from the initial crime scene.
Swift police response and arrest
The Nottinghamshire Police promptly responded to the horrifying incidents, apprehending the assailant who they suspect acted alone. As a part of their investigation, they are working with counterterrorism officers to establish a motive behind these shocking crimes.
“We believe these three incidents are all linked, and we have a man in custody,” said Chief Constable Kate Meynell. “We are keeping an open mind as we investigate the circumstances surrounding these incidents.”
Community in shock after Nottingham incident
The horror unfolded further when witnesses saw the stolen van crash into pedestrians, exacerbating the panic and fear spreading across the city. Lynn Haggitt, a witness, recounted the horrifying moment the van crashed into a man and woman on a street corner.
Following the rampage, the University of Nottingham mourned the loss of their students, with Vice Chancellor Shearer West expressing his deep shock and sadness. A graduation ball planned for the evening was canceled, while many students attended a vigil at St. Peter’s Church to honor the victims.
Prime Minister responds to the Nottingham crime
The shocking incident was not only confined to Nottingham but also garnered the attention of the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, who asked for patience to allow the police to investigate this tragic crime. “My thoughts are with those injured, and the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives,” he stated.
As Nottingham continues to process this horrific event, its resilient community stands together in grief and defiance. The ongoing investigation will hopefully provide the needed answers and justice for the victims of this deadly rampage.