Leicestershire Police Officers Probed for Misconduct in Handling of Nottingham Killer's Case

July 3, 2024
Leicestershire Police Officers Probed for Misconduct in Handling of Nottingham Killer's Case
  • Three Leicestershire Police officers, including two constables and a sergeant, are under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for alleged misconduct.

  • The investigation concerns their handling of inquiries related to Valdo Calocane, a paranoid schizophrenic who later went on a killing spree in Nottingham.

  • The IOPC is examining the actions of these officers before and after the attacks, as well as the broader interactions of Leicestershire Police with Calocane.

  • Complaints from the victims' families regarding Nottinghamshire Police's decisions and actions related to Calocane are also under review.

  • All members of Nottingham Police are considered witnesses in the ongoing investigation.

  • Valdo Calocane, who was given an indefinite hospital order for manslaughter and attempted murder, has had his appeal against the sentence rejected.

  • The investigation aims to determine if any officers have committed misconduct.

  • Calocane's legal aid bill has reached £28,248.

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