Elias Calocane

Valdo Calocane is the individual responsible for a fatal attack in Nottingham in 2023, which resulted in the deaths of students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and caretaker Ian Coates, 65. Calocane has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. He was sentenced in January 2024 to a suspended hospital order. Recent news coverage focuses on an inquiry into the events, where Calocane's mother and brother have testified. His mother stated that the mental health system is "broken" and unresponsive until a crisis occurs. His brother expressed feeling "powerless" regarding Calocane's mental ill health, interpreting violent messages as concerning suicidal thoughts. The case highlights ongoing discussions about the effectiveness of mental health services and the handling of individuals with severe mental illness who pose a risk to public safety.