Summary
After the Nottingham attacks on June 13, 2023, the police charged Valdo Calocane with murder just three days later. The police denied rushing the charge to silence media criticism about their handling of the case. A public inquiry is examining the police's actions during the investigation.
Key Facts
- Valdo Calocane was arrested for killing three people and attempting to kill three others on June 13, 2023.
- The police charged him with murder and attempted murder on June 16, 2023.
- A public inquiry is being conducted to investigate the police's handling of the case.
- Retired Detective Superintendent Leigh Sanders led the investigation and pushed for Calocane's swift charging.
- Sanders denied accusations that charging Calocane early was intended to quiet media criticism.
- The inquiry involves testimony from over 100 witnesses over nine weeks in London.
- Calocane later pleaded guilty to manslaughter charges due to diminished responsibility and is under an indefinite hospital order.
- Media reporting in the UK is restricted once charges are filed to prevent prejudicing legal proceedings.
