In an emotional testimony to the Nottingham Inquiry, Celeste Calocane, the mother of Nottingham attacker Valdo Calocane, said she repeatedly warned professionals her son posed a danger years before the the 2023 attack that killed three people and injured others. Celeste described years of escalating fears, concerns, and missed opportunities, and a lack of support. She revealed that she had warned professionals years before the fatal attacks that her son could pose a risk to the public, but said those concerns were not adequately acted upon.
Her testimony has placed renewed scrutiny on the handling of psychic interventions and the communication between services and families. The inquiry is examining whether systemic failings contributed to the deaths of Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates, and whether lessons can be learned to prevent future tragedies.
