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Judge-led public inquiry to be held into Nottingham attacks
An official inquiry will soon be launched into the June 2023 Nottingham attacks, when three people were killed by Valdo Calocane. Calocane, who also attempted to kill three others, was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order after admitting to manslaughter by diminished responsibility. Experts ruled that schizophrenia reduced his responsibility, but victims' families insist he 'got away with murder' and demand full accountability. The victims' families welcomed the inquiry, emphasising the urgent need for reforms in mental health care and public safety. A recent NHS England report found severe failures in Calocane’s care, including missed treatment opportunities and a failure to enforce medication. Keir Starmer assured the families that the statutory inquiry will be comprehensive and independent, with a retired judge leading the process to uncover the truth and drive systemic change.