A chilling revelation has emerged in the ongoing public inquiry into the Nottingham triple murder case. The inquiry has heard that Valdo Calocane, the man responsible for the brutal killings of three people and the injury of three others in June 2023, had a disturbing history of violent behavior.
But here's where it gets even more shocking...
- The Woman's Escape and Injury:
A young woman, just 22 years old, narrowly escaped Calocane's grasp in May 2020, three years before the Nottingham attacks. She broke her spine while attempting to flee through a window, a desperate act that saved her life. The inquiry revealed that a police officer informed her that Calocane couldn't be prosecuted due to his mental health issues, which were not formally diagnosed until July 2020 as paranoid schizophrenia. The officer's chilling statement that Calocane "could have killed" her if she hadn't escaped adds a haunting layer to this tragic incident.
- Calocane's Visit to MI5 Headquarters:
The inquiry is now focusing on Calocane's visit to MI5 headquarters in Westminster on May 31, 2021, where he asked to be arrested. PC Foster of the Metropolitan Police, who responded to the call, did not inquire about Calocane's motives for seeking arrest. Foster's approach was to build rapport and remain calm, as Calocane didn't display any unusual behavior. However, Sophie Cartwright KC, representing the survivors, questioned why no one asked Calocane why he wanted to be arrested, suggesting a potential oversight.
- Intelligence Report and Police Response:
An intelligence report from the incident was sent to Nottinghamshire Police on June 1, 2021, detailing that Calocane was calm and compliant when spoken to by the police and was allowed to leave. This raises questions about the handling of the situation and the potential red flags that may have been missed.
- Calocane's Interaction with Police:
Body-worn camera footage shows Calocane appearing calm and collected when speaking to the police outside MI5. He told PC Foster it was his first time at such a venue and admitted to having been arrested before. This interaction, seemingly routine, belies the tragic events that would unfold in Nottingham two years later.
- The Inquiry's Focus:
Today's inquiry will delve into the response of the Metropolitan Police to Calocane's attempt to contact MI5. It will also hear from an officer who manages threats to public figures and protected sites. Additionally, a former roommate of Calocane, involved in two incidents with him in 2021, is expected to provide crucial testimony.
- Live Coverage of the Inquiry:
This live coverage brings you the latest updates from the second week of hearings, shedding light on the tragic events that unfolded in Nottingham. Calocane's violent spree resulted in the deaths of Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber, and Grace O'Malley Kumar, and the serious injuries of Wayne Birkett, Sharon Miller, and Marcin Gawronski.
As the inquiry unfolds, the question remains: Could this tragedy have been prevented? And what lessons can be learned from this chilling case? Share your thoughts and join the discussion.
