Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh shared distressing news during a February 24, 2026 broadcast on ITV. The show, hosted by Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, included the latest headlines from across the UK and the world. Singh provided significant updates related to an ongoing inquiry concerning the 2023 Nottingham attacks that resulted in three fatalities.
Updates on the Nottingham Attacks Inquiry
During the live segment, Ranvir Singh revealed that Valdo Calocane, the perpetrator, was previously released by mental health professionals. They had considered various factors, including the overrepresentation of black men in detention, prior to his release. The attacks claimed the lives of students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, along with 65-year-old Ian Coates.
Details from the Inquiry
As families of the victims attended the hearings, Singh mentioned that some details presented were deeply upsetting. Ashna Hurynag, reporting from London, provided context about the inquiry, which began with shocking revelations. Specifically, a related incident from May 2020 was discussed. Calocane, then a University of Nottingham student, was experiencing psychosis and violently attempted to enter a woman’s apartment. The woman, fearing for her life, jumped from a window and sustained serious injuries.
Failures in the Mental Health System
Further information revealed that despite considering the option of sectioning Calocane, mental health professionals ultimately chose against it. Their decision was influenced by research indicating the overrepresentation of black men in custody. This critical choice, made three years before the deadly attacks, raised serious questions about systemic failures in the mental health system.
- Inquiry ongoing until June 2026
- Families of victims attending daily
- James Coates, son of Ian Coates, emphasized the need for accountability and change
The families believe that a series of errors by various authorities contributed to the tragedy. The inquiry will examine the actions of numerous entities, including the police. Good Morning Britain continues to cover this vital story as it unfolds.
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