Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a judge-led public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks, which will commence within weeks, during a meeting with victims' families on February 12, 2025.

The Nottingham attacks, which occurred in June 2023, resulted in the tragic deaths of 19-year-old students Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, as well as 65-year-old caretaker Ian Coates, all at the hands of Valdo Calocane.

Calocane, who was sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in January 2024 after pleading guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility and attempted murder, had a history of mental health issues.

A recent NHS England report revealed that the mental health care provided to Calocane prior to the attacks was inadequate, highlighting systemic issues in treatment.

Starmer emphasized his commitment to ensuring that the victims' families are central to the inquiry process and acknowledged the delays in reaching this decision.

During the meeting, Starmer stressed the importance of a comprehensive inquiry, rather than focusing on a single aspect, to ensure justice is served.

The inquiry will scrutinize the actions and decisions of various agencies involved in the case, addressing concerns raised by the families regarding failures in their duty to protect.

Families expressed frustration with the response from police and public agencies, citing failures that contributed to this preventable tragedy.

The families have called for a statutory inquiry that can compel witness testimonies, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability from the agencies involved.

Emma Webber described the meeting with the Prime Minister as a 'watershed moment,' highlighting the long struggle for justice faced by the families.

Sanjoy Kumar, father of a victim, expressed gratitude to Starmer for initiating the public inquiry, reflecting the families' hope for accountability.

The inquiry's details will be discussed in Parliament, with expectations of widespread support for the initiative.