Barnaby Webber’s death in Nottingham attack was ‘potentially preventable’, inquiry told
Summary
A public inquiry has examined the 2023 Nottingham attacks where Barnaby Webber and two others were fatally stabbed by Valdo Calocane, who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. The inquiry found that Webber’s death might have been prevented with faster medical treatment, and also revealed new evidence about Calocane’s past behavior and planning that was not previously shared.Key Facts
- The attacks happened on June 13, 2023, killing Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar (both 19), and Ian Coates (65).
- Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, admitted manslaughter and attempted murder charges and was given an indefinite hospital order in 2024.
- Medical experts told the inquiry that quicker blood transfusions might have increased Webber’s chance of survival, though his chance was initially below 50%.
- The deaths of O’Malley-Kumar and Coates were judged not preventable with quicker treatment.
- New evidence emerged after the initial hearings, including hidden notebooks where Calocane wrote about being “God,” mind-reading software, and explosives.
- Police had not shared some information, including violent incidents by Calocane and notes on explosives, with the inquiry or other officials earlier.
- Calocane had a history of violent behavior and had been admitted to hospital under mental health laws multiple times before the attack.
- At the time of the attacks, there was an outstanding warrant for Calocane’s arrest for failing to appear in court.
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