Nottingham attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, victim's mother says
Summary
A public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks, where Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured others in June 2023, found serious failures by the NHS and police. Victims’ families said these mistakes led to a miscarriage of justice and called for changes to prevent future attacks.Key Facts
- Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, killed three people and tried to kill three more in Nottingham on June 13, 2023.
- He pleaded guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility and attempted murder and is now under an indefinite hospital order.
- The 14-week public inquiry revealed many failings by the NHS and police before and after the attacks.
- Victims’ families describe the situation as a "catastrophic collapse of responsibility" and say there was an attempt to hide information.
- The inquiry showed issues like poor staffing, errors in patient records, and missed opportunities to detain Calocane before the attacks.
- Mental health professionals struggled to assess and manage Calocane’s condition, as he hid his symptoms well.
- The families continue to push for accountability and changes to the mental health and justice systems.
- There were also concerns about how the police handled evidence, including footage related to the attacks.
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