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Nottingham killer was not sectioned because of his race, inquiry told

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondentFebruary 23, 2026 at 07:58 PM
Nottingham killer was not sectioned because of his race, inquiry told
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A public inquiry is examining the circumstances surrounding the Nottingham triple killings committed by Valdo Calocane in June 2023. Calocane, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia, fatally stabbed three people and injured three others. The inquiry revealed that in May 2020, following a violent incident, mental health professionals decided against sectioning Calocane after considering research on the over-representation of young black men in custody. Instead, he was prescribed medication and a community treatment plan. Shortly after his release, Calocane committed another violent act, leading to a brief period of sectioning. The inquiry aims to determine what failures allowed Calocane to remain free and how to prevent similar tragedies.

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Nottinghamshire 40% Care Quality Commission 40% University of Nottingham 50% Rachel Langdale KC ×460% Ian Coates 70% Grace O’Malley-Kumar 70% Barnaby Webber 70% Nottingham ×280% Valdo Calocane ×1095%

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mental health 80% racial bias 70% sectioning 60% custody 50% paranoid schizophrenia 50% community treatment 40% detention 40%

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