Nottingham has been in the news recently due to a series of tragic events, including a knife attack by Valdo Calocane that resulted in the death of three individuals and injuries to others. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, admitted to manslaughter and attempted murder, leading to his detention in a high-security hospital. Additionally, concerns have been raised about failures in maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, prompting a criminal investigation by Nottinghamshire Police following a review by senior midwife Donna Ockenden.
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, England, located in the East Midlands region. It is situated 128 miles north of London and 45 miles northeast of Birmingham. The city is known for its rich history, including the legend of Robin Hood, and is home to Nottingham Castle and the famous Sherwood Forest. Nottingham is also recognized for its cultural scene, with institutions such as Nottingham Playhouse and the Nottingham Contemporary art gallery. The city has a diverse economy, with industries ranging from healthcare and education to technology and finance.
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The 32-year-old fatally stabbed three people in June last year. He was given an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility.
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Grace O'Malley-Kumar was attacked and killed as she sought to save her friend, Barnaby Webber, from Valdo Calocane while returning from a night out.
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Emma Webber called the messages ‘callous, degrading and desensitised’ after they referred to her son being ‘properly butchered’
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Martin Compston and Vicky McClure bring murder to the dancefloor as daytime clubbing comes to Scotland.
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The 23-year-old footballer was murdered on the dance floor in front of thousands of people on Boxing Day.
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The special constable watched the final moments of the students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley Kumar
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The British government’s top lawyer has referred to the U.K.’s Court of Appeal the sentence handed to a 32-year-old man with paranoid schizophrenia who fatally stabbed two college students and a man in the central English city of Nottingham last summe
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Valdo Calocane's sentence for killing three people in Nottingham will be reviewed for being 'unduly lenient'.
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Police officers disciplined for sharing graphic details of Nottingham knife attack victims over WhatsApp
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Investigations launched into deaths of patients after long waits in A&E in England and Ireland
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Prosecutors’ decision to accept guilty pleas to manslaughter charges is to be investigated, says attorney-general
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Valdo Calocane admitted manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility for the Nottingham stabbings, leading to his detention in a high-security hospital.
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The attorney-general has ordered a review of the manslaughter sentence given to Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in Nottingham.
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Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, admitted to killing three people and attempting to murder three others in Nottingham, and has been ordered to be detained in a high-security hospital, likely for the rest of his life.
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Parents of school shooters face trial for involuntary manslaughter in two separate cases
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Local councils face financial difficulties due to austerity cuts, while a banking executive is investigated for a disastrous investment strategy
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A quarter of Scottish councils fear they will be unable to balance their budgets next year, with some effectively declaring bankruptcy.
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Valdo Calocane, also known as Adam Mendes, admitted to manslaughter and attempted murder of three others in a spate of attacks in Nottingham, denying murder charges.
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Police announced a criminal inquiry into failures in maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, following concerns raised by bereaved parents and a review led by Donna Ockenden.
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Nottinghamshire Police are preparing to launch a criminal investigation into maternity care failings at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust following a review by senior midwife Donna Ockenden.