Summary
Valdo Calocane, who later committed the Nottingham attacks in June 2023, previously assaulted his university flatmate in January 2022. The incident occurred when Calocane put his flatmate in a headlock during a dispute over cleaning a shared bathroom. An ongoing public inquiry is examining the events leading up to the attacks, with more than 100 witnesses expected to provide evidence.
Key Facts
- Valdo Calocane assaulted his flatmate, Christopher, in January 2022.
- The assault happened over a dispute about cleaning a shared bathroom.
- Calocane later carried out the Nottingham attacks in June 2023, killing three people and injuring three others.
- Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in July 2020 and had prior mental health issues.
- Police had an outstanding arrest warrant for Calocane at the time of the attacks.
- The ongoing public inquiry is led by retired judge Deborah Taylor.
- More than 100 witnesses are expected to give evidence during the inquiry.
