Family Members Testify on Valdo Calocane’s Mental Health at Public Inquiry

1-Minute Brief

Testimony from Valdo Calocane's family highlights concerns about mental health care and risk assessment before the Nottingham killings.

Key Facts

• Valdo Calocane's brother Elias told a public inquiry he felt powerless regarding his brother's illness.
• Elias Calocane believed violent messages from Valdo were related to suicidal thoughts, not harm to others.
• Valdo Calocane was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020, according to The Guardian.
• Valdo Calocane's mother, Celeste, told the inquiry she thought her son was a risk to others before the killings.
• Valdo Calocane killed three people in an attack in Nottingham.

What Happened

During a public inquiry, Valdo Calocane's family members testified about their concerns and experiences with his mental health prior to the fatal attack in Nottingham.

Why It Matters

The testimony raises questions about how mental health issues are identified and managed, and whether warning signs were adequately addressed by relevant services before the incident.

What's Next

The public inquiry is expected to continue examining the circumstances leading up to the attack, including the role of mental health services and risk assessments.