The Nottingham Open has gone ahead as planned despite the city being placed on high alert following the deaths of three people in the city.
Three people were killed and three more injured after a tragic incident in the city in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, with police confirming they were initially called to Ilkeston Road at around 4am, where two people were found dead.
Another man was found dead on Magdala Road. Officers confirmed they also attended a separate incident in Milton Street where a van driver had allegedly tried to run over three people, who are now receiving treatment for injuries.
Following the incidents, six roads around the city were closed, with tram services also cancelled. However, Nottingham Open organisers confirmed the grass court event would continue, warning fans to factor the closures into their journeys.
In a released statement, a tournament spokesperson said: "Play will start at 11am as normal. Spectators are being asked to allow extra time to travel to the site."
Andy Murray is due to play in the competition on Tuesday against Belgian qualifier Joris De Loore on Centre Court, having claimed the Surbiton Trophy on Sunday.
Nottingham City Transport said: "There is severe disruption and delay to services this morning because of a police incident in the City Centre, where Milton Street, part of Upper Parliament Street, Burton Street and part of Mansfield Road are closed."
Chief Constable Kate Meynell had previously said in a statement: "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."
Play did get underway at 11am at the tournament, which forms a vital part of the build-up to Wimbledon in July. British player Harriet Dart was among the first home players in action, winning the first set against Canadian Recbecca Marino.
