Headteacher Update 14.6.23
Nottingham Incident 13.6.23
Dear SWPS Families,
We are just writing to give you an update on the tragic events in Nottingham yesterday.
As you will probably be aware three people sadly lost their lives during a city attack in the early hours of the 13th June 2023. Currently, Police are keeping an ‘open mind’ over the motive of a city attack which has left three people dead - but at this time believe there is no one else outstanding in connection with the incidents. Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am (Tuesday 13 June) after two people had been killed.
Officers were then called to another incident in Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people. One man is in hospital in a critical condition, while two others are believed to have suffered minor injuries.
A man was also found dead in Magdala Road shortly afterwards. Police cordon at Magdala Road
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder, and he remains in police custody. A number of major roads in the city centre will remain closed as a thorough police investigation is underway.
Currently, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks. A team of dedicated detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attacks.
Some major roads in the city centre will remain closed for the time being while the police conclude their investigations including Ilkeston Road, Magdala Street, Milton Street and Maple Street. However, the police have said it is safe to go into the city centre.
As a school, our thoughts and sympathies are with all the families affected by this shocking incident.
Please rest assured that every measure is taken by school to ensure that the children remain safe when they are here. This includes fenced and gated premises, locked and secured access points with only supervised entry, and high staff supervision.
I wanted to give you further reassurance that the staff team are prepared to talk to pupils in the coming days and weeks in an appropriate and sensitive way about the events that have unfolded. The key for us all will be to ensure we support all of our pupils and their families. We will also share via our school website further information and support for families. We have attached some documentation for your information. We will use the advice from these to support the children. If you require any further information or support, please contact school via Dojo, text or email.
We understand how incredibly upsetting this is for the whole community, and thank you for your ongoing support.
Please see the statement below from the Police:
Police are keeping an ‘open mind’ over the motive of a city attack which has left three people dead - but at this time believe there is no one else outstanding in connection with the incidents.
Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am (Tuesday 13 June) after two people had been killed.
Officers were then called to another incident in Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people.
One man is in hospital in a critical condition while two others are believed to have suffered minor injuries.
A man was also found dead in Magdala Road shortly afterwards.
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.
A number of major roads in the city centre will remain closed as a thorough police investigation is underway.
Currently, police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attacks.
A team of dedicated detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the attacks.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “This is a tragic series of events which has led to the lives of three innocent people being taken and left another member of the public in a critical condition in hospital.
“My thoughts are with all the families affected by this shocking incident, and we will be working extremely hard to understand exactly what has happened.
“We are at the early stages of the investigation and need to determine the motives behind these attacks and will keep the public updated as soon as we are able to say more.
“We are keeping an open mind as we investigate the circumstances surrounding these incidents and are working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing to establish the facts – as we would normally do in these types of circumstances.
“We do have a man in custody who has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Currently, we do not believe there is anyone else involved in this incident.
“It is safe to go into the city centre but there are a number of streets that will remain closed including Ilkeston Road, Magdala Street, Milton Street and Maple Street. This is so officers can gather evidence in order to understand what has happened.”
There will be a large visible police presence throughout the City over the next few days and weeks to reassure and support communities.
Chief Superintendent Sukesh Verma
Head of Local Policing