The man being charged with three murders in Nottingham is also known by a different name, a court hearing was told today (June 17). Valdo Calocane, 31, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court, where he revealed his alias.
Calocane gave his name in court as Adam Mendes, which his solicitor confirmed was a name Calocane was also known by. A bearded Calocane wore a grey T-shirt and bottoms, and spoke clearly when asked to confirm his details to the legal advisor, NottinghamshireLive reports.
Calocane, of no fixed address, is charged with three counts of murder, in connection with the deaths of University of Nottingham students Barnaby Philip John Webber and Grace Sashi O’Malley-Kumar, both aged 19, and of Ian Robert Coates, aged 65, who was the site manager at Nottingham's Huntingdon Academy, in St Ann's.
He also faces three charges of attempted murder relating to three members of the public allegedly struck by a van. His case was adjourned for an appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, June 20.
The two university students were fatally stabbed in Ilkeston Road, Radford, just after 4am on Tuesday (June 13). Mr Coates was found fatally stabbed a short while later, in Magdala Road, Mapperley Park.
Chief constable Kate Meynell, of Nottinghamshire Police, had said: “Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all those affected by these attacks, and we will continue to provide support and reassurance. We would also ask people to respect the families’ wishes for privacy at this difficult time to allow them to grieve."
