Police sorry for failing to arrest Calocane before killings, Nottingham inquiry told
The Guardian World
by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondentFebruary 24, 2026
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Police forces in Leicester and Nottingham have apologised for failing to act on an arrest warrant for Valdo Calocane, who was later linked to the killings of three people in Nottingham. A public inquiry heard that both forces admitted missing opportunities to apprehend Calocane after a warrant was issued 10 months before the murders. This failure to act left families and survivors of the attacks devastated.
The NHS England and the trust responsible for Calocane’s care also apologised, acknowledging missed opportunities in his treatment while he had paranoid schizophrenia. The lawyer representing NHS England stated that systemic failures within both the healthcare system and law enforcement contributed to the tragic outcome, emphasizing the profound impact on victims’ lives.
This inquiry highlights the critical need for better communication between mental health services and law enforcement. Calocane’s case underscores how gaps in care and response can have fatal consequences. The apologies from multiple institutions signal a recognition of their roles in the preventable tragedy, raising important questions about accountability and systemic reforms to prevent future failures.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/24/2026