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Nottingham attacks: Police contact with triple killer to be investigated | Nottingham attacks: Police contact with triple killer to be investigated |
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Barnaby Webber, Ian Coates and Grace O'Malley-Kumar died at the scene of the attacks | Barnaby Webber, Ian Coates and Grace O'Malley-Kumar died at the scene of the attacks |
The police watchdog has started an investigation into a force's contact with Valdo Calocane before he killed three people in Nottingham. | The police watchdog has started an investigation into a force's contact with Valdo Calocane before he killed three people in Nottingham. |
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) review follows a voluntary referral by Nottinghamshire Police of complaints it has received from the victims' families. | The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) review follows a voluntary referral by Nottinghamshire Police of complaints it has received from the victims' families. |
Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates died in the attacks. | Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates died in the attacks. |
The IOPC will also examine how the force handled the murder investigation. | The IOPC will also examine how the force handled the murder investigation. |
The watchdog said the complaints alleged there were flaws in the handling of the investigation and missed opportunities by police to prevent the deaths on 13 June. | The watchdog said the complaints alleged there were flaws in the handling of the investigation and missed opportunities by police to prevent the deaths on 13 June. |
It added allegations had also been made in respect of the non-execution of an outstanding warrant for Calocane's arrest prior to the killings, and concerns raised about Nottinghamshire Police's communication with the families. | It added allegations had also been made in respect of the non-execution of an outstanding warrant for Calocane's arrest prior to the killings, and concerns raised about Nottinghamshire Police's communication with the families. |
IOPC director of operations Steve Noonan said: "Our sympathies are with the families of Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, and everyone else affected by the tragic events which took place on June 13 last year. | IOPC director of operations Steve Noonan said: "Our sympathies are with the families of Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, and everyone else affected by the tragic events which took place on June 13 last year. |
"We have now decided to investigate complaints made about Nottinghamshire Police's involvement with Valdo Calocane. | "We have now decided to investigate complaints made about Nottinghamshire Police's involvement with Valdo Calocane. |
"Along with this we are investigating the actions and decisions of Leicestershire Police, which we announced last week." | "Along with this we are investigating the actions and decisions of Leicestershire Police, which we announced last week." |
An arrest warrant had been issued for Valdo Calocane in September 2022 | |
Calocane was given a hospital order on 25 January after pleading guilty to three counts of manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. | |
Speaking on behalf of the families, Barnaby Webber's mother Emma welcomed the IOPC review. | |
She added: "It saddens us, however, that this investigation has had to result from us rather than the Nottinghamshire force doing the right thing and referring themselves. | |
"The failings and our concerns have been well documented and we now welcome a thorough independent body to look into all points raised. | |
"We will also ensure that we request the opportunity to meet with the IOPC in person so that we can provide our statements and relevant evidence." | |
Nottinghamshire Police has been contacted for comment. | |
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