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Mother braced for grief as inquiry nears end
8 Sep
Summary
- Inquiry into 2023 Nottingham attacks nears conclusion.
- Families await findings after hearing closing statements.
- Mother states inquiry end is 'just the beginning' for grief.
A critical public inquiry examining the tragic 2023 Nottingham attacks is set to conclude this week. The inquiry has been hearing evidence since February. This week will feature closing statements from involved parties.
Valdo Calocane, who had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was responsible for the deaths of students Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, along with school caretaker Ian Coates, on 13 June 2023. As the inquiry nears its end, families await the publication of its findings.
Dr Sinead O'Malley-Kumar, mother of Grace, expressed that the inquiry's closure will represent "just the beginning" of her family's journey through grief. The end of the proceedings marks a significant, albeit difficult, milestone for those affected.
