Summary
A public inquiry is reviewing the police response to the June 2023 attacks in Nottingham by Valdo Calocane, who killed three people and injured others. During the inquiry, footage showed Calocane kicking a police officer when he was brought into custody. The inquiry, chaired by Deborah Taylor KC, is examining police actions and coordination following the attacks.
Key Facts
- Valdo Calocane killed Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates in Nottingham in June 2023.
- Calocane attempted to kill three other people in the same incident.
- CCTV footage revealed Calocane kicking a female police officer during his custody entry.
- The inquiry is chaired by retired judge Deborah Taylor KC and involves testimony from over 100 witnesses.
- The inquiry is assessing the immediate police reaction to the attacks.
- Questions arose about the use of CCTV and police briefings during the incident response.
- Some inquiry participants criticized police coordination and response times during the incident.
