The man was arrested on the identical day on suspicion of killing Nottingham University college students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, each aged 19, and first college caretaker Ian Coates, 65. 

The suspect, the police power additionally stated on Thursday, is a former University of Nottingham scholar - nevertheless officers do not imagine this element to be linked to the assault.   

Speaking in regards to the horrific rampage, Nottinghamshire Police additionally shared the suspect is believed to have made his approach to a supported dwelling advanced in Mapperley Road after attacking Ms O'Malley-Kumar and Mr Webber - however was denied entry.

This incident had not been reported to police on the time. 

Later, the suspect allegedly continued on foot to Magdala Road the place Mr Coates was killed and had his van stolen.

The power stated in a press release: "We are still working alongside Counter-Terrorism Policing and keeping an open mind on the motives behind these attacks."  

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