Man, 31, is charged with murder of three people killed in Nottingham knife and van attack 

A 31-year-old man was today charged with the murder of three people killed in the knife and van attack in Nottingham. 

Valdo Calocane, 31, is accused of fatally stabbing 19-year-old students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and school caretaker Ian Coates, 65, on Tuesday morning.

He has also been charged with three counts of attempted murder after a crowd of people standing by a bus stop were hit by a van later that morning.

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.’

‘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.’