A man has confessed to causing the death of a mature student who was hit by a car that was being chased by the police in Nottingham.
Oshada Jayasundera, a 31-year-old student from Nottingham Trent University, was hit by a car on Huntingdon Street on December 13th and died at the spot.
Joshua Gregory admitted to causing a deadly car crash and was told he would go to jail for a long time.
Gregory, who is 27 years old, will find out his punishment on 28 March.
Gregory from Westfield Road in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, was put in jail.
The street in Nottingham city center, which is usually very busy, was closed for most of the day so that investigations could be done.
The police are being investigated because they were chasing a car.
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Driver acknowledges killing pupil during police pursuit in Nottingham
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Nottingham hospital in Ukraine moved to a new location
The Nottingham hospital is relocated to a new location in Ukraine. An ongoing contribution drop-off location for Ukraine that was under danger of closing has found a new location.
In February 2022, City Hub Ukraine opened its doors in a vacant ward at Nottingham City Hospital.
The base was declared “unsuitable” due to excessive rain, and the volunteer-run group was instructed to leave.
But now, a new location at the hospital has been identified, which, according to the volunteers, was crucial to their cause.
The centre is believed to be the sole permanent location in Nottingham where supplies are gathered for war-torn Ukraine.
The hospital initially informed Ann Vickers, who co-runs the hub with her husband Stuart, that their location in the Minster building was no longer viable owing to “continued water ingress” and that they needed to leave with “some urgency.”
The hospital has acquired a new base, and donations can be transferred in this week, Ms. Vickers has now been informed.
Julie Golding, a former nurse who has volunteered at the hub since April 2022, said it was crucial that the hub stay housed at the hospital.
We’re so handy because we’re right there, she said. We would absolutely lose that kind of donation if we moved off-site.
They were scheduled to deliver a 40th truck, carrying 24 tonnes of relief, to the nation in the coming days, Ms. Vickers.
According to the organiser, an ancient sewing machine that could operate without electricity was requested last month so that injured soldiers could use donated bedding to create knickers and pyjamas.
Last month, the organisation also dispatched an ambulance, which Ms. Vickers claimed was now “saving lives.”
The conflict won’t end, thus we must have a place to carry out this work, according to Mr. Vickers. Most likely, it’s growing worse.
He added that hub assists Ukrainians in Nottingham with moving into new residences and that they have met “great friends” who “are like family.”
Volunteering at the hub is Kherson-born Elina Babich, a Ukrainian immigrant who said: “With a family we discovered warmth, comfort, love, amazing care, and tranquilly.
“I bow to you for your kind hearts on behalf of all Ukrainian refugees accepted by the UK. Thank you so much.”
Director of estates and facilities at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Andrew Chatten, stated: “The hub has my full support and we will do all we can to assist their efforts to provide much-needed relief to Ukraine.”
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Britain’s first £1m player Trevor Francis, dies aged 69
Former England and Nottingham Forest midfielder, Trevor Francis, has passed away at the age of 69.
He achieved great success during his career, notably winning the European Cup twice with Nottingham Forest. Francis breathed his last on Monday in Marbella.
“Trevor Francis has died at the age of 69. He had a heart attack at his apartment in Spain this morning,” his family said in a statement.
“On behalf of the family, this has come as a huge shock to everybody. We are all very upset. He was a legendary footballer but he was also an extremely nice person.”
Francis embarked on his football journey with Birmingham City, but his name etched into history when he made a groundbreaking move to Nottingham Forest in 1979.The transfer fee of over £1 million marked a British record, making him the first player to be transferred for such a colossal sum.
His time at Nottingham Forest proved to be monumental, as he achieved back-to-back European Cups under the guidance of the legendary Brian Clough.
Notably, Francis scored the decisive goal in the final against Malmo in 1979, securing the victory for his team.
Subsequently, in 1981, Francis joined Manchester City before venturing abroad to play for Sampdoria and Atalanta. However, he eventually returned to the United Kingdom to conclude his career with stints at Rangers, QPR, and Sheffield Wednesday.
Throughout his illustrious career, the former midfielder earned 52 caps while representing England. His fellow England teammate, Gary Lineker, paid a heartfelt tribute to Francis on social media.
“Deeply saddened to hear that Trevor Francis has died,” he tweeted. “A wonderful footballer and lovely man. Was a pleasure to work alongside him both on the pitch and on the telly. RIP Trevor.”
Francis moved into management after hanging up his boots, reaching the finals of the FA Cup and League Cup with Sheffield Wednesday and also guiding Birmingham City to a League Cup final during his time in charge.
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Urgent hunt for 13-year-old girl missing her phone and money
A 13-year-old girl from Leicestershire has been missing for almost 24 hours without any cash or a cell phone on her.
Yesterday at approximately 5:50 p.m., Kelsey Mitchell was last seen at a location in the Royland Road neighbourhood of Loughborough.
According to the authorities, the adolescent is white, about 5’3″ tall, and has a “medium frame with long thick brown hair.”
County police continue, “She was last seen wearing a grey Adidas sweatshirt, grey Adidas leggings, and white trainers.”
Kelsey Mitchell was last seen at an address in the Royland Road area of Loughborough (Picture: Google Maps)
Kelsey is not believed to have any money or a phone with her and might be trying to make her way to Nottingham, about 15 miles north of Loughborough.
‘Officers and Kelsey’s family are extremely concerned for her welfare and are asking anyone who may have seen her or know where she may be to get in touch,’ police added.
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Man guilty of murder after setting fire to flat, killing mother and two daughters
A man was guilty of killing the mother and her two young girls after setting fire to their neighbor’s flat and then idly watching as they begged for help.
Fatimah Drammeh and Naeemah Drammeh’s flat in Clifton, Nottingham, was set on fire by Jamie Barrow, 31, in November.
The fire claimed the lives of Mrs. Hydara, 28, Fatimah, 3, and Naeemah, 1 year old, all of whom perished from smoke inhalation on November 20.
Nottingham Crown Court heard Barrow had a ‘grievance’ over rubbish being left in an alleyway and watched the fire take hold while ignoring the desperate screams coming from inside.
Barrow had already admitted manslaughter but a jury of seven men and four women unanimously convicted him of murder on Tuesday after almost seven hours of deliberations.
He was also found guilty of arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered.
Some members of the victims’ family, to whom Barrow apologised while giving evidence and who have packed the public gallery throughout proceedings, wept after the verdicts were delivered.
Barrow remained silent throughout.
In a statement, the family of the victims said: ‘Words cannot quantify how much our family have suffered because of the horrific actions of one man.
‘Neither can we quantify the emotional, psychological, physiological and financial impact of the crime Jamie Barrow committed against Fatoumatta, Fatimah and Naeemah.
‘His actions were utterly heartless and cruel – and have caused a multigenerational trauma that we will never understand.
‘Fatoumatta was a caring daughter, wife, sister, mother and friend. If love and compassion could make a person immortal, she would have lived forever.
‘She had a pure heart and was greatly loved for her personality and qualities. She was the most incredible mother to Fatimah and Naeemah, two angels who deserved a beautiful childhood and a full life.
‘Nottingham and the rest of the world have been denied potential future teachers, civil servants, doctors – who knows what they could have been?
‘They lived a short but meaningful life, such was the joy and happiness they brought to us all.’
Prosecutor Simon Ash KC told jurors Barrow had drunk ‘seven or eight’ cans of San Miguel before pouring petrol from his motorbike through the letterbox and setting it alight using tissue paper.
He said he would have known his victims were home due to a pram being left outside the door and a light coming from the hallway.
Once the fire took hold, Barrow ‘did nothing to help’ those trapped inside the first-floor flat.
Giving evidence, Barrow said he ‘can’t explain’ why he chose to target the neighbouring flat but had formed the opinion that no one was inside as he had not seen or heard his neighbours in the days leading up to the fire.
He had been suffering from a ‘very, very low mood’ and was ‘wallowing in self-pity’ in the days and hours before his actions, caused partially by his emotionally unstable personality disorder.
Barrow claimed he did not expect the fire to take hold as rapidly as it did and said he was driven to admit what he had done to police officers due to ‘an immense amount of guilt’, telling officers: ‘I need to tell you something about the fire next door.’
The jury heard he found starting fires ‘cathartic’ and gave ‘zero’ consideration to the consequences of his actions, rejecting his assertion that he had not intended to harm anyone when starting the blaze.
Thanking the jury for their service, Mrs Justice Tipples said: ‘This has been a particularly distressing case in which three people died and in those circumstances, I am going to discharge you from jury service for life.’
Barrow will be sentenced on Friday at the same court.
Detective Inspector Kaz Smithson said: ‘Jamie Barrow committed the most despicable crime anyone could ever commit. He destroyed a whole family and took away their dreams of a happy life together in America.
‘Today, justice has been served for Fatoumatta, Fatimah and Naeemah and their family, all of whom have carried themselves with incredible dignity since the night of this truly awful crime.
‘Barrow denied the killings were deliberate but, thankfully, my investigative team was able to provide overwhelming evidence that this tragic event was indeed murder.
‘We saw through his lies and, thankfully, so did the jury.
‘Barrow knew Fatoumatta and the children were inside the property when he set fire to it and that they’d have no chance of surviving.
‘It beggars belief. In my opinion Barrow is an extremely dangerous man and I am pleased he is no longer walking the streets.
‘Finally, I want to thank the family for the dignity and incredible strength that they shown during the trial and hope they can draw some comfort from today’s verdicts.’
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Man in his 30s fatally stabbed in Nottingham
Following the fatal stabbing of a guy in his 30s on a tram, a man has been detained on suspicion of murder.
After 11.10 a.m. on Monday, according to Nottingham shire Police, officers arrived at the Highbury Vale tram stop, where the victim had already passed away.
A single individual was detained and is still in police custody.
“What happened at Highbury Vale this morning is tragic and resulted in the death of a man in his 30s,” said Chief Constable Kate Meynell of the Nottinghamshire Police.
‘We know there were other passengers on board at the time and understand how frightening this must have been for anyone who saw what happened.
‘Our officers were at the scene quickly and detained a suspect. He remains in police custody.
‘This was an isolated incident and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened this morning.’
This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon… Check back shortly for further updates.
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Nottingham suspect in police custody after killing caretaker and student
The suspect has been remanded in custody after being accused of killing two children and a school caretaker in a string of attacks in Nottingham.
The 31-year-old Valdo Calocane is accused of killing Barnaby Weller and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, all 19 years old, with a knife before killing Ian Coates, 65, early on Tuesday morning.
He is also accused of hitting three other people with Mr. Coates’s stolen van, resulting in their attempted homicide.
Calocane will next appear at the city’s crown court on Tuesday, June 20.
The former University of Nottingham student spoke only to confirm his name as ‘Adam Mendes’, his date of birth and that he was of no fixed abode, and was not required to enter any pleas.
Medical student Ms O’Malley-Kumar, from Woodford in London, and history student Mr Webber, from Taunton in Somerset, were found fatally knifed on Ilkeston Road at around 4am.
Mr Coates, 65, was then found stabbed to death in Magdala Road after his van was allegedly stolen.
Calocane is alleged to have used the van to drive at a pedestrian in Milton Street and a further two people in South Sherwood Street.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust said two patients are stable and one has been discharged following the van incidents.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the driver of a marked police car had sight of the vehicle for ‘less than a minute’ before it collided with the pedestrians in South Sherwood Street.
The family of Mr Webber described their ‘complete devastation’ at the ‘senseless murder of our son’, saying he was a ‘beautiful, brilliant, bright young man, with everything in life to look forward to’.
Ms O’Malley-Kumar’s family described her as a ‘truly wonderful and beautiful young lady’ and that she would be ‘so dearly missed’.
Two of Mr Coates’ sons said his death had ‘rocked everyone’s world’, adding: ‘Nobody deserves this but he definitely didn’t.’
Police revealed the suspect is a former University of Nottingham student, but said ‘this is not believed to be connected with the attack’.
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A 31-year-old man accused of killing three people in knife and van attack in Nottingham
Three individuals were killed in Nottingham, and a 31-year-old man has been accused of their murders.
According to police, Valdo Calocane, who does not have a known residence, was also charged today with three counts of attempted murder.
Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley Kumar, both 19 years old and students at the University of Nottingham, were fatally stabbed in Ilkestone Road shortly after 4 a.m. on Tuesday.
A short while later, 65-year-old school maintenance worker Ian Coates was discovered dead in Magdala Road with knife wounds.
Three people were then struck by a van and hurt, with one of those suffering critical injuries.
Chief constable Kate Meynell, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ‘These charges are a significant development and arise as a result of our thorough investigation into these horrific incidents that occurred in our city.
‘Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all those affected by these attacks, and we will continue to provide support and reassurance.
‘We would also ask people to respect the families’ wishes for privacy at this difficult time to allow them to grieve.’
‘This has been an incredibly sad time for our city and county, and we stand united with our communities as we come to terms with the effects of what has happened
‘We are keenly aware of the deep emotion being felt surrounding these tragic events and the high level of interest, not only in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire but also across the whole country.
‘However, posting prejudicial information online about an active case could amount to contempt of court and, in the most serious cases, have the potential to cause the collapse of a trial.’
This is a breaking news story. More to follow.
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Three people slain in a knife and van attack – witnesses
Following a “major incident” in Nottingham that claimed the lives of three persons, a man has been detained on suspicion of murder.
Just after 4 a.m. on Tuesday, two bodies were discovered in Ilkeston Road, followed by the discovery of a third victim in Magdala Road.
In what police believe to be a related incident, another three people were attempted to be ran over by a van in Milton Street and are currently being treated in hospitals.
Three persons lost their life in this horrifying and tragic occurrence, according to Chief Constable Kate Meynell.
‘We believe these three incidents are all linked and we have a man in custody.’
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Three people found following a serious accident in UK
On Tuesday, three bodies were discovered in Nottingham, England, in what the police described as a serious incident.
According to Nottinghamshire Police, a 31-year-old male was detained on suspicion of killing someone.
Two bodies were discovered early on Tuesday local time on Ilkeston Road, close to the city centre. Police were notified of the occurrence.
Officers were subsequently dispatched to a another incident on Milton Street, when a van attempted to run over three persons. They were then taken to the hospital. On Magdala Road, a man’s body was also discovered.
Police said they believe all three incidents are linked.
One eyewitness, Lynn Haggitt, told the BBC she saw a white van go “straight into these two people,” during her work commute early Tuesday local time.
“The woman went on the kerb. The man went up in the air. It was such a bang,” Haggitt said. “I wish I never saw it, it’s really shaken me up.
“I’ve never seen anything like it.”
Authorities reacted to the “horrific and tragic” incident on Tuesday.
“This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people,” said Chief Constable Kate Meynell.
British Prime Minster Rishi Sunak offered his condolences to the victims.
“My thoughts are with those injured, and the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives,” he tweeted.
UK lawmaker Robert Jenrick said locals were in “a sense of shock,” following the events.
“I’m deeply grateful to @nottspolice and all those who responded to the terrible attack earlier today in Nottingham. All of us in Nottinghamshire share a sense of shock. My thoughts and prayers are with those injured and with the family and friends of those killed,” he tweeted.
Another UK lawmaker, Alex Norris, tweeted: “Awful news for our city to wake up to today. Our community’s thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. Our gratitude is with our blue light responders for their work today also.”
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Man captured over death of three in Nottingham
A tragic incident in Nottingham city centre has led to the apprehension of a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
The police were alerted to the scene on Ilkeston Road at 04:00 BST, where the bodies of two individuals were discovered.
Subsequently, there was another distressing occurrence involving a van that allegedly targeted three individuals, leaving them injured. Additionally, the lifeless body of a man was found on Magdala Road.
In response to these events, a sizable cordon has been established in the city, and the police are urging the public to remain patient while investigations are carried out.
Consequently, several roads have been closed, and public transportation services, including buses and trams, have been temporarily suspended.
Expressing her sentiments on the matter, Nottinghamshire Chief Constable Kate Meynell remarked, “This is an horrific and tragic incident.”
There’s a large police cordon in place and multiple road closures across Nottingham – all causing significant disruption.
Police are urging the public “to be patient while inquiries continue”.
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Man City wins third consecutive league title as Arsenal’s form dips against Nottingham
On Saturday, May 20, Arsenal experienced a significant defeat against Nottingham Forest, further dampening their title aspirations, however
Meanwhile, Manchester City clinched the championship without even playing a match over the weekend.
Arsenal entered the game against Forest fully aware that only a victory would have kept their hopes of securing the title alive.
Despite being overwhelming favourites, Mikel Arteta’s side went behind through Taiwo Awoniyi’s 19th minute strike as a wave of dejavu engulfed Gunners fans on social media.
Man City wins title in a row Forest, who needed an unlikely win at the expense of Arsenal to ensure their safety from relegation, did brilliantly to keep out the Gunners, who exhibited some symptoms of burnout from what has been a high-stake campaign for them.
Ultimately, they failed to find an equalizer, and the full time whistle confirmed City as champions for the fifth time in the last six campaigns.
City come up against Chelsea on Sunday, and it will certainly be a game played in celebratory mood at the Etihad.
Arsenal’s collapse- How it happened
On April 7, Manchester City were a massive eight points behind Arsenal, with the season running down fast.
At that point, it was difficult to bet against the Gunners winning their first league title since 2004, but a combination of Manchester City’s experience, brilliant run of form and Arsenal’s fatigue led to the Gunners getting leapfrogged spectacularly by May.
Arsenal’s title hopes dipped after they dropped points to City Since the last time Arsenal had an 8-point lead, City have gone on to drop just two points out of a possible 42, winning 11 league games in a row in the process.
In contrast, the Gunners completely lost steam in recent weeks, as a run of three successive draws against Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton allowed City back in the race.
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I’m ready to do my best at Nottingham Forest – Andre Ayew
Ghanaian international Andre Ayew, says he is prepared to offer his best to assist Nottingham succeed in the English top division.
The 33-year-old has joined Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season as a free agent after parting ways with Qatari champions Al Sadd last Sunday.
Ayew will wear the shirt number 42 during his time on Trentside.
After his unveiling, the most capped player for Ghana said he is ready to give his all in order to help the club stay in the English top-flight.
“I know what I can bring to the team, I’m ready to give my all and make sure that we are able to stay in the Premier League.” he said.
In June 2015, he moved to the Premier League and joined Swansea, registering 12 goals and five assists in 35 appearances during his first spell at the Liberty Stadium.
The following summer, Ayew moved to West Ham United in a then club-record deal, going on to make 50 appearances in all competitions for the London club.
Ayew returned to Swansea for a club-record fee in January 2018, scoring a further 35 goals in 106 appearances for the Welsh side.
In July 2021, Ayew joined Al Sadd and scored 15 goals in 21 league matches as they were crowned Qatar Stars League champions last season.
Leaving Qatar having netted 22 goals in 39 games for Al Sadd, the experienced forward returns to England and becomes The Reds’ 30th signing this season.