Police watchdog removes some staff from Nottingham attacks investigation
Summary
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has removed some staff from the investigation into the Nottingham attacks. This decision followed allegations that staff improperly shared investigation details with police officers involved in the case. The IOPC is conducting an independent external review to address these claims.Key Facts
- The Nottingham attacks occurred on June 13, 2023, resulting in the fatalities of Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber, and Grace O'Malley-Kumar.
- IOPC reopened its investigation in March 2023 regarding Leicestershire Police actions after new evidence emerged.
- The investigation involves Valdo Calocane, who attacked two people in May 2023 and later committed the murders in June.
- Allegations surfaced that IOPC staff shared details with officers, suggesting lenient outcomes, sparking further inquiry.
- An independent external review is being commissioned to investigate staff conduct allegations.
- The families of the victims have expressed dissatisfaction with the investigation and called for a public inquiry.
- Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was sentenced to a hospital order in January 2024.
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