What's happened
The mother of Barnaby Webber, who was stabbed to death in Nottingham, condemns police for sharing graphic and insensitive details of the attack victims in a WhatsApp message. The families of the victims were disturbed by the language used by officers in the aftermath of the stabbings, leading to public outrage and calls for accountability.
Why it matters
The insensitive messages shared by police officers in the aftermath of the Nottingham stabbings have caused public outrage and raised concerns about the conduct and professionalism of law enforcement. The incident highlights the importance of sensitivity and respect in handling tragic events and the impact of such actions on the victims' families and the community.
What the papers say
The Independent and Metro report on the mother of Barnaby Webber condemning the police for their insensitive messages, while Sky News provides details of the WhatsApp messages shared by officers. The Guardian and BBC News also cover the story, emphasizing the trauma caused to the families of the victims.
How we got here
Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, along with caretaker Ian Coates, were fatally stabbed in Nottingham by Valdo Calocane, a paranoid schizophrenic. The families of the victims were shocked to discover graphic and disrespectful messages shared by police officers in a WhatsApp group following the tragic incident.
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Nottingham is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, England. Part of the East Midlands region, it is 128 miles north of London and 45 miles northeast of Birmingham. To the west lies Derby, separated by the M1 motorway.
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