The third victim of a deadly and tragic rampage in Nottingham has been named as a 'beloved and respected' 65-year-old school caretaker.
Ian Coates was found dead with stab wounds yesterday morning in the Magdala Road area of the city - with his van having been stolen by the attacker.
Teenage students Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar, both 19, were also killed around two miles away. Tributes are pouring in for Mr Coates after the family of talented cricketer Barnaby released a statement and the first pictures of England hockey player Grace emerged. Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Three others were injured - one critically - after been struck by a van on Milton Road in the city centre.
It's understood dad Mr Coates was on his way to work when he was attacked and his van was stolen, reports The Mirror. His son Lee Coates, said on Twitter 'I'm broken' and that he is 'still in shock'.
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