He was full of fun with a mischievous glint in his eye.”Ĭoates’ son, James, said his father had “touched a lot of hearts over the years, more than what we assumed and knew that he had”. “In recent weeks he had helped year 3 with their sewing project and created castles for children’s reading corners. “I’ll never forget how excited he was putting plans together and creating his showstopping Christmas displays,” he said. Ross Middleton, the headteacher of Huntingdon Academy where Coates worked as a site manager, said Coates “looked after people” and “always put the children first”. A number of Forest fans were in the crowd. The family of Coates, who was described as a “massive, massive football fan”, attended in Nottingham Forest football shirts. Standing by her side, her son Charlie clutched a photograph of his brother to his chest as she told him Barney “was so proud of you”. Please hold no hate that relates to any colour, sex or religion.” “The monstrous individual who shattered so many lives will not define us and I know he will receive the retribution he deserves,” she said. We will continue to support the police in any way we can.”Ġ2:26 Families remember loved ones killed in Nottingham attack as city holds vigil – videoĪt a vigil in Nottingham’s old market square on Thursday evening, Webber’s mother, Emma, told the crowd to “hold no hate for any race, religion or colour” in response to the attack. Our focus remains on supporting the family and friends of Barney and Grace and our wider community.
The police have confirmed that this is not believed to be connected with the attack. The university said: “We are devastated that the suspect is a former University of Nottingham student. Sources say he came to the UK legally and that from no older than seven he settled in Nottingham, where he was educated.
He is understood to have a history of mental health issues and was previously known to police. Nothing yet points to an indication of an ideological motive. Photograph: Ioannis Alexopoulos/LNPĬalocane remains in custody and on Wednesday magistrates granted detectives an extension to hold him until Friday.Ĭounter-terrorism officers are part of the investigation and electronic devices linked to the suspect – including a phone he was carrying when arrested – are being searched. Emma Webber, Barnaby Webber’s mother, speaks during the vigil for the attack’s victims.
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