Summary
Ian Coates, a school caretaker, was one of the victims of a series of attacks in Nottingham on June 13, 2023. His son learned about his father's death from an Instagram message before being officially informed by the police. An inquiry is being conducted to look into the events around the attacks and the victim's families' experiences.
Key Facts
- Ian Coates was killed on June 13, 2023, during attacks by Valdo Calocane in Nottingham.
- Coates' son found out about his father's death through an Instagram message, not from the police.
- The Nottingham Inquiry is reviewing the attacks and their handling.
- The attacks began with the stabbing of two students at about 4:00 a.m. and continued with Ian Coates' murder around 5:14 a.m.
- Police arrived at the scene shortly before 5:40 a.m.
- Families reported a lack of communication and delays from police after the attacks.
- Ian's body remained at the crime scene for 15 hours.
- The victims' families felt excluded from official events and communications following the incident.
