A public inquiry has heard that triple killer Valdo Calocane assaulted two colleagues weeks before he carried out a spate of fatal stabbings in Nottingham on June 13, 2023. The hearings are examining the events leading up to the attacks and the actions of agencies involved with Calocane.
Key Takeaways
A public inquiry has revealed that triple killer Valdo Calocane assaulted two colleagues weeks before his fatal stabbings in Nottingham. Witnesses testified about the incident at a warehouse in Kegworth, where Calocane punched a man and kicked his wife.
- Inquiry hears of May 5 assault by Calocane on warehouse colleagues
- Victims were married couple; husband punched twice, wife kicked and pushed
- Police response included email requests for statements but no in-person visits
- Witnesses noted Calocane's unusual behavior and possible mental instability
- Outstanding arrest warrant and prior sectioning under Mental Health Act revealed
On May 5, 2023, just weeks before the deadly attacks, Calocane violently assaulted a married couple at a warehouse in Kegworth, Leicestershire. According to witness testimony, Calocane punched the husband twice behind the ear and kicked his wife, causing her to fall on top of him. Witnesses described Calocane's behavior as unusual and concerning.
Despite the violent incident, police did not visit the victims or witnesses in person but sent a follow-up email requesting information just three days before Calocane's deadly attacks. The inquiry heard that Leicestershire Police were called to the scene but found Calocane had already left the site.
The hearings are being held at Mary Ward House in London and are expected to last nine weeks. Witnesses from Nottinghamshire Police, the University of Nottingham, and other agencies have provided evidence about their interactions with Calocane, who had a history of mental health issues and prior violent incidents.
Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and had been sectioned under the Mental Health Act on multiple occasions since 2020. He also had an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court after assaulting a police officer in September 2021. The inquiry continues as it delves into the failings that allowed Calocane to carry out his deadly attacks.
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