Families of Nottingham attack victims demand a public inquiry. A new NHS report exposes serious failings in the care of Valdo Calocane, the man responsible for the tragic events.
Calocane killed three people and injured others in June 2023. The report shows that the system failed to protect the community. NHS leaders admitted they got it wrong and apologized to the families.
The families have seen multiple reports highlighting these failures. They believe these issues allowed Calocane to remain in the community. They want answers and accountability for what happened.
Calocane struggled with mental health issues while at the University of Nottingham. He was hospitalized several times but was eventually discharged. This happened just months before the attacks.
The report criticizes the care he received, saying important information was ignored. His family wasn’t kept in the loop about his treatment. They had raised concerns about him multiple times.
There were other violent incidents involving patients in the area. The report mentions that many of these cases were serious, including stabbings. Yet, it seems there was a lack of action from the healthcare leaders.
The families feel the court didn’t get the full story about Calocane’s mental state. They worry that incomplete evidence led to a lighter sentence. They’re pushing for a full inquiry to prevent future tragedies.
Dr. Jessica Sokolov from NHS England acknowledged the failures. She expressed deep regret for the impact on the victims’ families. The community deserves better, and they want to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
