Nottingham Triple Killer Case Sparks Outrage Over Data Breaches and Calls for Public Inquiry
December 21, 2024Valdo Calocane, a triple killer, committed a brutal stabbing attack in Nottingham on June 13, 2023, resulting in the deaths of university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, as well as school caretaker Ian Coates, aged 65.
Following the attack, Calocane received a hospital order in January after pleading guilty to manslaughter due to diminished responsibility and attempted murder, during which he also injured three others.
Emma Webber, the mother of victim Barnaby, expressed her outrage over alleged data breaches by staff from government agencies involved in Calocane's case, calling it 'an utter disgrace.'
The South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) is currently investigating these breaches, which reportedly involved unauthorized access to case files and images by staff from HM Prison and Probation Service and HM Courts and Tribunals Service.
In response to the tragedy, families of the victims issued a statement condemning the misconduct of agencies that are supposed to protect the public, emphasizing their need for accountability and truth regarding the errors made.
The families are also awaiting confirmation from the Government about a promised public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the case and the failures that led to the tragedy.
Mrs. Webber criticized various organizations, including police forces and the NHS, for their failure to prevent the tragedy, highlighting the ongoing pain experienced by the victims' families.
To ensure impartiality in the investigation, Nottinghamshire Police have referred the case to an unconnected policing unit.
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Evening Standard • Dec 21, 2024
Alleged data breaches into Nottingham triple killer case ‘an utter disgrace’