Global headlines reveal the identities of the three victims in the Nottingham stabbing attacks, which include two university students and a school employee. Nineteen-year-old University of Nottingham students Grace O’Malley-Kumar, a medical student, and Barnaby Philip John Webber, a history student, were tragically killed early Tuesday morning. Reports suggest they were returning from a celebratory night out after finishing their exams. A 31-year-old suspect, who remains unnamed, is in custody. In a separate incident, the suspect fatally stabbed 65-year-old Ian Coates and stole his van. Coates was on his way to work at the time of the attack. The stolen van was then involved in a hit-and-run, injuring three others. Authorities also report the suspect unsuccessfully attempted to enter a care facility. Webber's family remembers him as a gifted and enthusiastic cricketer devastated by the senseless loss of their son. O’Malley-Kumar, also a cricketer, represented England in youth field hockey. Her family expressed profound grief and pride in their daughter's accomplishments and character. Coates, a beloved figure at a local elementary school, was known for his kindness and community involvement, particularly his work with underprivileged children. The suspect, apprehended using a stun gun, is under investigation, with counterterrorism experts involved in determining the motive. Reports indicate he is a West African national legally residing in Britain with no prior criminal record.
Barnaby Philip John Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar (Nottinghamshire Police)
Police officers in Nottingham city centre (Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images)
Flowers left at the scene of the attacks in Nottingham (Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images)
