The family of a sporty teenager killed in a brutal stabbing on the streets of Nottingham where she was studying for a medical degree paid tribute on Wednesday to the 바카라śadored daughter and sister" as they spoke of their 바카라śutter devastation바카라ť.
Grace O바카라™Malley Kumar, 19, was killed in a knife attack in the early hours of Tuesday as she walked back from a night out with fellow cricket-loving friend Barnaby Webber, 19.Â
Floral tributes have been piling up for both teenagers on the spot at Ilkeston Road in Nottingham city centre where they were found dead. The third victim was Ian Coates, a school caretaker in his 60s.
바카라śGrace was an adored daughter and sister; she was a truly wonderful and beautiful young lady,바카라ť Kumar바카라™s family said in a statement.
바카라śGrace was not just a sister to James but his best friend. He is completely heartbroken. As parents, words cannot explain our complete and utter devastation. She will be so dearly missed. We were so incredibly proud of Grace바카라™s achievements and what a truly lovely person she was. She was resilient and wise beyond her years,바카라ť they said.
They said Grace was full of life.
바카라śGrace was so happy in life fulfilling her ambition of studying to become a doctor whilst playing topflight hockey at university. She leaves behind devastated extended family and friends,바카라ť they added.
Being a medical student, she was inspired by her father바카라™s work 바카라“ London-based Dr Sanjoy Kumar, who was awarded an MBE for services to the profession and was in the headlines in 2009 for stepping in to help teenagers stabbed near his local surgery.
바카라śGrace was a medical student, thriving in her first year of study and inspired to a career in medicine by work placements in a GP [general practitioner] surgery and her volunteering for the nationwide vaccination programme during the COVID-19 pandemic,바카라ť said Professor Shearer West, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham, where Kumar was enrolled.
바카라śShe was a talented sportswoman, playing international hockey for both the U16 and U18 England Hockey Team and Essex U15 Women바카라™s Cricket. She was held in the highest regard by her tutors and team mates alike,바카라ť she said.
The university organised a campus vigil on Wednesday for students, staff and family members in memory of the two students killed and in an effort to heal.
An emotional Dr Sanjoy Kumar addressed the vigil to say it "should never happen to any parent".
"Thank you for the things you did for our daughter and Barnaby. And look out for each other... The love we have out here 바카라” I wish we had it everywhere," he said, along with the father of the second student victim.
Meanwhile, Bancroft바카라™s school in London where Kumar was studying before moving to Nottingham for university, also issued a moving tribute to the 바카라śimmensely gifted바카라ť student.
The statement reads: 바카라śWe are desperately shocked and saddened by Grace바카라™s sudden death in these truly terrible circumstances. Â
바카라śShe was a talented sportswoman, playing international hockey for both the U16 and U18 England Hockey Team and Essex U15 Women바카라™s Cricket. She was held in the highest regard by her tutors and teammates alike,바카라ť she said.
바카라śShe left Bancroft바카라™s only last year and was a hugely important part of our community. An immensely gifted and dedicated scholar and sportswoman, she was hugely loved and greatly respected and admired by all.
바카라śShe was outstanding in every respect and will be missed terribly.바카라ť
It follows several tributes that have been pouring in as details emerged of the victims of the attack, which is still under investigation by local police and counter-terror officers.
A 31-year-old man, believed to be of West African origin, remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
"We are all deeply saddened by the news of the tragic death of Grace Kumar in Nottingham on Tuesday," England Hockey, the sport's governing body, said in its tribute.
Woodford Wells Cricket Club in Essex described Grace Kumar as a "fiercely competitive, talented and dedicated cricketer".
