UPDATE: Hucknall and Bulwell trams still suspended as man arrested on suspicion of murder after three people killed in Nottingham

Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am where two people were found dead in the street.

Officers were then called to another incident in Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people.

They are currently being treated in hospital.

A man has also been found dead in Magdala Road.

Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.

Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “This is an horrific and tragic incident which has claimed the lives of three people.

“We believe these three incidents are all linked and we have a man in custody.

“This investigation is at its early stages and a team of detectives is working to establish exactly what has happened.

“We ask the public to be patient while inquiries continue.

"At this time, a number of roads in the city will remain closed as this investigation progresses.”

The following roads are currently closed –

• Ilkeston Road
• Milton Street
• Magdala Road
• Maples Street
• Woodborough Road from junction of Magdala Road into the city
• Maid Marian Way junction of Parliament Street

Earlier, Nottingham Express Transit (NET) which runs the trams tweeted: “Due to ongoing major police incidents around the city and suburbs, we have had to suspend all services.

"NCT buses are accepting our tickets and passes.

“EMR Trains are also accepting our tickets and passes between Hucknall and Beeston and Nottingham Station.”