IOPC to investigate contact Leicestershire Police had with Valdo Calocane prior to killing three people in Nottingham
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2024-02-02
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Leicestershire Police
What was investigated
The IOPC has begun an investigation into the contact that Leicestershire Police had with Valdo Calocane prior to him killing three people in Nottingham. The investigation follows a referral from Leicestershire Police after the conclusion of Calocane's criminal proceedings for manslaughter.
Key findings
- Leicestershire Police had prior contacts with Valdo Calocane.
- The investigation will focus on the actions and decisions of Leicestershire Police.
- The referral from Nottinghamshire Police remains under consideration.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing, focusing on the police's response to the alleged assaults.
Related on BlueLineHub
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- Leicestershire Police force profile
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Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · Next review due: 14 January 2027
This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-14.