Summary
A warrant for the arrest of Valdo Calocane was not executed by police before he killed three people and injured three others in Nottingham, England. This has been described as a major failure by the authorities. An inquiry is examining why police did not act on the warrant sooner.
Key Facts
- Valdo Calocane killed three people and injured three others in Nottingham on June 13, 2023.
- A warrant for Calocane's arrest existed but was not executed by police for months.
- The warrant was issued after Calocane failed to appear in court in September 2022.
- Nottinghamshire Police deemed the warrant a "low priority."
- Calocane had previously been involved in other incidents, including assault.
- An inquiry is looking into these failures and the broader implications for public safety.
- Representatives for the victim's families argue that the failure to arrest had serious consequences.
- The inquiry is being held in London and is expected to last nine weeks.
