Highbury Vale: Nottingham tram stabbing victim named as Kyle Knowles as family pay tribute

A man who was stabbed to death on a Nottingham tram in broad daylight has been named as Kyle Knowles.

The 32-year-old was fatally stabbed on a tram approaching the Highbury Vale tram stop, between Basford and Bulwell, on Monday, June 26.

Emergency services arrived within minutes at around 11.10am, but Mr Knowles, of Staunton Drive in Sherwood, was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has been described as “a dedicated father and chef with a loving soul and cheeky character” by his family.

In a statement, they added: “You’ve now returned to the place where stardust is made, reunited with friends you once lost.

“Left behind is a loving mother, father, three brothers and your children, who all love you very much, and will see you again one day.

“Until then, set the table and pour the drinks.”

A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital after suffering injuries to his hands.

He remains under arrest, Nottinghamshire Police said, and will be taken into custody for questioning when he is released from hospital.

Detective are continuing to pursue multiple lines of inquiry including interviewing witnesses and viewing CCTV footage.

On Tuesday, high-visibility patrols were increased across the city’s tram network and the surrounding area to reassure the public and will continue for the rest of the week.

Kate Meynell, chief constable of Nottinghamshire Police, described the attack as “tragic”.

Det Insp Clare Dean, who is leading the investigation, said the stabbing is an isolated incident and that there is no wider risk to the public.

She added: “What happened on Monday we know has caused concern among the community, but I want to reassure people we have a team of highly skilled detectives working extremely hard to establish the circumstances of this tragic incident.

“This remains an ongoing investigation that is moving at speed, but I still want to urge anyone with any information, especially mobile phone footage, to come forward.

“Any piece of information or footage you give us, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could be vital in helping us with our inquiries.”