A scathing report reveals how Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham, slipped through the cracks of a failing mental health system. Calocane's history of violence and mental health struggles were repeatedly overlooked, culminating in the devastating attacks.
A damning report has revealed that Valdo Calocane , who went on a killing spree in Nottingham, was left at large to commit the violent acts despite years of concerning behavior. The report, which delves into the failings of the mental health system, highlights how Calocane's needs were repeatedly missed at every stage of his interaction with the criminal justice system. \Calocane's violent history dates back to 2020 when he was first arrested for criminal damage.
He was assessed by mental health professionals who noted he was experiencing a first episode of psychosis. While he acknowledged his need for help, he was not detained under the Mental Health Act. Instead, he was referred to the City Crisis Team and prescribed medication. Shortly after, he was rearrested for a similar offense and detained under the Mental Health Act. \Over the next two years, Calocane exhibited disturbing behavior, including frightening a neighbor who jumped from a first-floor window, punching a police officer, and holding flatmates hostage. Despite this, following a six-week hospital stay, he was discharged with a low overall risk assessment, although flagged as medium risk for non-compliance with medication and high risk for self-neglect, violent behavior, and absconding. The report criticizes the lack of a plan to address the potential dangers if Calocane stopped taking his medication and disengaged from mental health services. Furthermore, the report points out that Calocane's short hospital stay, only two weeks, missed an opportunity for a thorough diagnosis and treatment plan. The report also reveals that Calocane refused long-lasting antipsychotic medication due to his aversion to needles, a factor that contributed to him inconsistently taking his medication while living in the community. The report concludes that the system failed to adequately address Calocane's needs and ultimately contributed to the tragic events in Nottingham
VALDO CALOCANE NOTTINGHAM KILLINGS MENTAL HEALTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FAILINGS REPORT
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