We'll crumble when the Nottingham inquiry ends, says victim's mum
Summary
A public inquiry is concluding into the 2023 Nottingham attacks where Valdo Calocane killed three people, including Grace O'Malley-Kumar. The inquiry found failures in Calocane's mental health care and police actions, and families say the inquiry’s end will mark the start of their grieving and efforts to prevent similar tragedies.Key Facts
- Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured others in Nottingham in June 2023.
- Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in January 2024.
- He pleaded guilty to manslaughter under diminished responsibility and attempted murder charges.
- The Nottingham public inquiry started in February 2025 to investigate police and healthcare failures before and after the attacks.
- Over 100 witnesses gave evidence, exposing key errors such as premature discharge from mental health care and failure to arrest Calocane despite an active warrant.
- Families of victims hope the inquiry will lead to changes preventing future attacks.
- Investigations by police watchdogs related to the attacks are still ongoing.
- The families say the inquiry’s closing marks a new phase of grief and a drive for safety reforms.
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