Nottingham stabbings: Police charge 31-year-old Valdo Calocane with murder in 'significant development'
A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of three people in Nottingham in a knife and van attack
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A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of three people in Nottingham in a knife and van attack.
Valdo Calocane, of no fixed address, is also charged with three counts of attempted murder.
The charges relate to University of Nottingham students Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar and 65-year-old Ian Coates who was were found fatally stabbed.
The further three charges of attempted murder relate to three members of the public struck by a van.
The charges relate to University of Nottingham students Barnaby Webber and Grace Kumar and 65-year-old Ian Coates who were found fatally stabbed
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He will appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, June 17.
The two 19-year-old students - Webber and Kumar - were walking home from a nightclub near the University of Nottingham halls of residence when they were stabbed just after 4am on Ilkeston Road.
The third victim, school caretaker Coates, was found dead two miles away on Magdala Road.
Police say a van was stolen from Coates and was later used to run over three people on Milton Street.
One man is in hospital in a critical condition and the two others are believed to have suffered minor injuries.
Chief Constable Kate Meynell, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “These charges are a significant development and arise as a result of our thorough investigation into these horrific incidents that occurred in our city.
"Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of all those affected by these attacks, and we will continue to provide support and reassurance.
"We would also ask people to respect the families’ wishes for privacy at this difficult time to allow them to grieve.
A vigil took place at the University of Nottingham following the death of two students
PA"This has been an incredibly sad time for our city and county, and we stand united with our communities as we come to terms with the effects of what has happened.
"We are keenly aware of the deep emotion being felt surrounding these tragic events and the high level of interest, not only in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire but also across the whole country.
“However, posting prejudicial information online about an active case could amount to contempt of court and, in the most serious cases, have the potential to cause the collapse of a trial."