Summary
A public inquiry is examining the events around the attacks in Nottingham, where Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured others with a van. Families of the victims say authorities have prolonged their suffering by not being transparent. The inquiry looks into the response to these events and the communication by police and other agencies involved.
Key Facts
- Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured pedestrians with a van in Nottingham on June 13, 2023.
- Wayne Birkett and Sharon Miller were among those injured; Wayne suffered severe injuries and memory loss.
- Families claim authorities have been slow and unclear in providing information, increasing their suffering.
- An inquiry is underway to investigate the events and the aftermath.
- The families learned more details from media sources than from the police.
- Calocane had a history of mental illness and previous interactions with the police.
- Tracey Hodgson, Wayne's partner, criticized the lack of transparency and honesty from authorities.
- Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was involved in other violent incidents before the attack.
