According to a survey by the Metropolitan Police Federation, almost 90 per cent of officers deployed to Notting Hill Carnival have felt unsafe while on duty, with many feeling like “lambs to the slaughter”. Event organisers dispute these claims, stating they are based on “unsubstantiated quotes and little solid data”. The annual celebration, known as Europe’s biggest street party, has been running for over 50 years, with efforts being made to improve safety for both the public and police at future events based on the survey results.
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Triple killer Valdo Calocane may have been spared prison due to incomplete evidence, families say
A report into the care received by Nottingham triple killer Valdo Calocane suggests he may have been spared prison due to incomplete evidence, according to his victims' families. Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, received an indefinite hospital order after killing three people and attempting to kill three others in June 2023. The families criticized the treating teams for allowing Calocane to make decisions and not providing long-lasting antipsychotic medication, raising concerns about potential injustices in...
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