Counter terror police 'assisting with inquiries' but Nottingham stabbings 'not being treated as terrorist attack' - Suella Braverman
Suella Braverman has made a statement in the House of Commons on the fatal attacks in Nottingham that left three people dead. The home secretary confirmed that counter terror police are assisting with inquiries but this "does not mean that it is currently being treated as a terrorist attack".
Academy site manager Mr Coates, who worked as part of LEAD Academy Trust, was described by Huntingdon Academy and Warren Academy’s executive headteacher as “a much-loved colleague who always went the extra mile".University of Nottingham students Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar were also killed in the attacks in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
In a statement today, Ms Braverman said: “I can tell the House that the police are working flat out to establish the full facts and provide support to everyone affected. They are currently keeping an open mind as to the motives behind these attacks but I can confirm Nottinghamshire Police are being assisted in their inquiries by counter terror police. Though, this does not mean that it is currently being treated as a terrorist attack.
Addressing MPs in the Commons, she added: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families, friends and all those affected. All of us extend a hand of friendship to the people of Nottingham. I’m of course being kept fully informed by law enforcement on the ground and receiving regular updates.
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