A chilling revelation has emerged from a public inquiry into a series of attacks that shook Nottingham in 2023. Valdo Calocane, the triple killer, had a disturbing encounter with authorities before his deadly spree. But here's where it gets controversial...
A Troubling Visit to MI5
On May 31, 2021, Calocane visited the MI5 headquarters in Westminster, seeking to be arrested. This unusual request sparked an inquiry, leaving many questions unanswered.
A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Foster, responded to the scene alongside a colleague. Body-worn camera footage revealed Calocane's calm demeanor as he approached the officers. He expressed a desire to speak to someone but remained vague about the topic.
Foster's account adds a layer of intrigue. He described Calocane as "calm and collected," a stark contrast to the violent acts he would later commit. When asked about his plans, Calocane simply replied, "go home," having already booked an Uber.
A Missed Opportunity?
The inquiry delves into why Calocane's visit didn't raise more red flags. Sophie Cartwright KC, representing the survivors, questioned Foster: "Was it not essential to ask Calocane why he wanted to be arrested?" Foster's response was intriguing: he was "content" with Calocane's demeanor and response, deeming him "calm, compliant, and coherent."
But here's the part most people miss: Calocane's visit could have been a crucial turning point. An intelligence report from the incident was sent to Nottinghamshire Police, yet Calocane's mental health diagnosis, made just a month earlier, was not a factor in the police's decision-making.
A Woman's Terrifying Escape
In a separate incident, a 22-year-old woman's spine was broken when she fell from a window while trying to escape Calocane. This occurred three years before the fatal attacks. The woman required surgery, and a police officer informed her that Calocane couldn't be prosecuted due to his mental health.
"I was alone, and I felt someone was going to hurt me," she recalled. Her fear is palpable, and it raises questions about the police's handling of such situations.
The Inquiry Continues
Today's hearings will shed more light on these events. We'll hear from Metropolitan Police officers and Calocane's former roommate, who experienced two incidents with him in 2021.
As we delve deeper, one question lingers: Could these tragedies have been prevented? Join us as we navigate this complex inquiry, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Your insights are invaluable as we piece together this tragic narrative.
