University confirms deaths of two students in horror Nottingham attacks

Two university students were among the three people killed in horror attacks in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of this morning. The University of Nottingham issued a statement this afternoon confirming that two victims attended the university.

In a statement, the University of Nottingham said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the sudden and unexpected death of two of our students following a major incident in Nottingham city centre overnight. We are shocked and devastated by the news and our thoughts are with those affected, their families and friends.

In a statement, the SU said: “We stand in solidarity with all our students and the wider city, and our thoughts are with the families and friends of those harmed, alongside those directly and indirectly affected by the unfolding of these terrible events. In light of this, we have made the decision to cancel Grad Ball this evening."

Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Kate Meynell said the force is working with counter-terrorism investigators to establish what happened. Major roads in the city centre are set to remain closed as the police investigation continues.

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