Nottingham Attacks Families Uninformed of Suspect's Violent History
Families of the Nottingham attack victims were reportedly kept unaware of suspect Valdo Calocane's documented history of violent behaviour and his engagement with mental health services before the fatal incidents. Calocane stands accused of murdering Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, and attempting to murder three others, in June.
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed they had referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) regarding a complaint received about Calocane prior to the attacks. This referral pertains to the police's management of information concerning the suspect.
During a hearing in Nottingham on Tuesday, details emerged that Calocane had been a patient in a secure mental health facility at the time of the attacks. It was also revealed that he had a prior conviction for assaulting a police officer.
David Webber, father of Barnaby, expressed his shock at these revelations, stating that the families were only informed of Calocane's background through the court proceedings. He criticised the lack of transparency from authorities, highlighting the distress caused by withholding such critical information.
The IOPC's independent investigation will scrutinise Nottinghamshire Police's actions and communications surrounding Calocane, particularly in the period leading up to the attacks, and the transparency afforded to the victims' families.
