Latest updates: East Midlands Live Monday 29 October

Summary

Leicester City helicopter crash victims named
Five people were killed including club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Two members of his staff, a pilot and another passenger were also on board
Sea of tributes left at King Power stadium
Fire that killed boy, 6, 'not deliberate'
Derby County 'settle differences' with Sam Rush
Live updates on Monday 29 October 2018

Live Reporting

Gavin Bevis, Nick Smith and Amy Woodfield

Prince William pays tribute to Leicester City ownerpublished at 09:51 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
The Duke of Cambridge and President of the FA, Prince William, has said Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha will "be missed by all fans of the sport and everyone lucky enough to have known him."
Prince William released a statement through Kensington Palace this morning.
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Prince William and Mr Srivaddhanaprabha were pictured together at a polo event in June 2005 in Richmond, when Mr Srivaddhanaprabha was chairman of the Thailand Polo Association.
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Crash victims to be remembered at Spurs v Man Citypublished at 09:41 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Following the confirmation of five deaths in the King Power Stadium helicopter crash, the Premier League has said tonight's match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City will be preceded by a minute's silence and players will wear black armbands.
PL executive chairman Richard Scudamore said, external: "Vichai was a gentleman who graced the game with his civility and charm and we will miss him enormously.
"His impact on Leicester - the football club and city - will be remembered for ever."
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Schmeichel: 'You went above and beyond. In every aspect.'published at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has led tributes from players to the club's "dedicated and passionate" owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
The Foxes stopper tweeted: "It is difficult to put into words how much you have meant to this football club and to the city of Leicester.
"Your endless contribution to Leicester's hospitals and charities will never be forgotten. You went above and beyond. In every aspect."
"You changed football. Forever!" Schmeichel added. "You gave hope to everyone that the impossible was possible, not just to our fans but to fans all over the world in any sport!"
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Probe continues into six-year-old boy's fire deathpublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Investigations are continuing this morning into the cause of a fatal fire in Ilkeston in which a six-year-old boy died.
The child was pulled from the blaze, at an end-terrace property in Shaw Street West at 22:30 on Friday but died in hospital.
Rob Taylor, group manager for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, said it had been "a very difficult incident for the community and the crews to deal with".
Young Rams fan pays tributepublished at 09:29 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
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Local rivalries just pale into insignificance at times like these.
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Police have stern response to driver's illegal platespublished at 09:24 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Derbyshire Police had a stern answer for the driver of an Audi A7 who said his illegal plate wouldn't fit on his car.
The force's Roads Policing Unit tweeted: "Maybe on the grill where the manufacturer originally put it?"
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The car was stopped on Saturday evening in Swadlicote and the driver received a ticket.
Tigers chairman salutes Vichai's 'lasting contribution'published at 09:17 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Nick Smith
BBC News Online
Leicester Tigers chairman Peter Tom has paid tribute to Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others who died in Saturday's helicopter crash.
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In a statement released this morning, Mr Tom said: "Leicester remains the Sporting Capital and all of our clubs have enjoyed each other’s successes.
"The football club’s remarkable Premier League title win in 2016 under Vichai’s ownership attracted unprecedented interest to the city from around the world and his commitment to the club has made a lasting contribution to the city and county."
"On behalf of everyone at the Tigers, I send sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, to the families of all those lost in the crash and to everyone associated with the football club at this time."
Condolences for Foxes from East Mids 'rivals'published at 09:07 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Other football clubs and personalities in the East Midlands have sent their condolences to Leicester City following the fatal helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.
Forest boss Aitor Karanka and Mansfield Town chief executive Carolyn Radford were among those offering their sympathies.
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Pair arrested as police investigate if stabbings linkedpublished at 08:39 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Police say they're keeping an open mind over whether there's any link between two reported stabbings in Nottinghamshire yesterday afternoon, external.
A 15-year-old boy suffered non life-threatening stab wounds to his arm and back in Crabtree Road, Bulwell, at about 16:45.
About 12 minutes later a man his 40s was taken to hospital from an undisclosed address in Hucknall, also with stab wounds to his arm and back.
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Two men, aged 23 and 41, were arrested last night on suspicion of affray and remain in police custody.
Nottinghamshire Police said: "We are keeping an open mind as to whether both incidents could be linked."
Football fans and players share 'sad fox' crestpublished at 08:34 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Thousands of football fans and professionals have been paying their respects to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
Many - including former England and Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler - have shared an amended version of the Leicester City crest, featuring a mourning fox.
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Sea of tributes to Leicester City ownerpublished at 08:29 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people who died in the crash near the club's ground.
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Teens steal and crash funeral hearsepublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Police say three boys and a girl stole the vehicle and attacked a car driver after crashing.
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Birchenall: 'There won't be a dry eye among staff'published at 08:10 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
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Leicester City club ambassador Alan Birchenall spoke to BBC Radio 5 live from outside the King Power Stadium this morning.
He said: "I just had to come down early before I go to the training ground. I can only imagine what it's like.
"I needed to see the tributes. My thoughts are just like every one in Leicestershire, whether you are a football fan or not, it's so sad and all the others in the helicopter... our thoughts go out to them.
He continued: "We owe everything to him. We wouldn't have won it [the Premier League] without him. We wouldn't have got near it without him. There won't be a dry eye among any of the staff today."
'He made us champions, so he's a champion'published at 07:54 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Stunned Foxes fans outside the King Power Stadium have been paying tribute to the club's owner.
As well as helping to turn the team into Premier League champions, many have been speaking of his generosity to supporters over the past few years.
Leicester owner's death dominates Thai front pagespublished at 07:46 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's death has also made the front pages of newspapers in his native Thailand.
The 60-year-old chairman of duty-free company King Power International Group was the fourth richest man in the country with an estimated wealth of £2.8bn.
He purchased Leicester City for £39m in 2010, cleared their debts and watched with joy as they stunned the football world by lifting the Premier League title six years later.
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Wembley shows support for Leicester Citypublished at 07:35 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Wembley Stadium's arch was lit in Leicester City colours last night to show solidarity with the club following the fatal helicopter crash.
The Foxes crest was projected onto the outside of the national stadium.
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Sea of flowers outside King Power Stadiumpublished at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
This is the scene outside the King Power Stadium this morning following confirmation Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died in Saturday night's helicopter crash.
The club says a book of condolence will be opened at 08:00 on Tuesday.
Leicester City confirms owner killed in helicopter crashpublished at 07:29 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Last night Leicester City confirmed owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was on board his helicopter when it crashed outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.
The 60-year-old died along with four others: two members of his staff, Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, and pilot Eric Swaffer and his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz.
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Good morning: Join us for today's live updatespublished at 07:29 Greenwich Mean Time 29 October 2018
Gavin Bevis
BBC News
Good morning and welcome to our live updates for Monday.
We'll continue to bring you the latest on the helicopter crash in Leicester as well as other major stories happening in the East Midlands.