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Valdo Calocane
PersonValdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, killed 3 in Nottingham in 2023; inquiry ongoing.
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Valdo Calocane is the individual responsible for the fatal stabbings of three people – Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates – in Nottingham on June 13, 2023. Calocane, who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, admitted to manslaughter based on diminished responsibility. He is currently the subject of a public inquiry examining the circumstances leading up to the attacks. The inquiry is focusing on potential failures by police forces (regarding an unexecuted arrest warrant), mental health services (regarding decisions not to section him, potentially influenced by race considerations), and MI5 (regarding a prior attempt by Calocane to hand himself in). The inquiry is also addressing concerns about drug testing protocols, with victims being tested but not Calocane. Bereaved families and survivors are seeking accountability and assurances that lessons are learned to prevent similar tragedies, particularly concerning improvements to mental health services in the Nottingham area.
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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