Two dealers have been jailed after police found a large quantity of Class A drugs and cash stashed in a parked car
Rayon Graham and Dijon Brown were driving along Jennison Street, Bulwell, in another car when they were pulled over by officers on the evening of 4 July 2023. No items of note were found on Graham, but Brown was found in possession of multiple wraps of heroin and cocaine, and a bag of cannabis.
A man who fractured the eye socket of a rival, and assaulted two other men on a street in Ilkeston has been jailed for five years
Tyrone Knighton, of no fixed address, was arrested along with two other men following the incident corner of Cotmanhay Road and Stringer Close around 9pm on Monday 27 November. We were called to the scene by residents who were alarmed by a group of people who were fighting in the street.
63-Year-Old Predator Anthony Evans Sentenced for Child Abuse
Two young girls have been praised for their bravery and determination after they both reported multiple sexual assaults by the same man. Anthony Evans, aged 63, assaulted his primary school-age victims on multiple occasions in the Worksop area before he was arrested in February last year.
Nottingham Tragedy: Valdo Calocane Sentenced Over Double Manslaughter
In sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court, Valdo Calocane, 32, has been detained at a high-security hospital after being convicted of the manslaughter of two Nottingham University students, Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, as well as school caretaker Ian Coates. The verdict was based on diminished responsibility due to Calocane’s paranoid schizophrenia.
The court heard that Calocane carried out a knife and van rampage on June 13, 2023, fatally stabbing the students and Mr. Coates. He also admitted three counts of attempted murder after hitting three pedestrians with a stolen van. Prosecutors accepted guilty pleas to manslaughter, not murder, acknowledging diminished responsibility.
During the sentencing, Mr Justice Turner stressed the “unsurvivable” injuries inflicted on the students and the merciless ferocity with which Calocane stabbed Mr. Coates to death. The judge described the crimes as “sickening” and acknowledged the devastating impact on the victims’ families.
Calocane, who had a history of mental health issues, had been previously detained in a hospital four times but refused to take medication. The judge stated that Calocane, an intelligent man with a degree in mechanical engineering, would never be cured of his paranoid schizophrenia, underlining that he “remains dangerous.”
The sentencing also highlighted the need for more robust engagement by authorities, as Calocane had encounters with mental health services and law enforcement prior to the rampage. Nottinghamshire Police’s assistant chief constable, Rob Griffin, admitted that more could have been done to address the situation earlier.
The families of the victims expressed their grief and paid tribute to their loved ones, underlining the heroic actions of Grace O’Malley-Kumar, who tried to protect her friend during the attack.
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Adam Mendes Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Shocking Nottingham Case
Valdo Calocane, known in court as Adam Mendes, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility due to “serious” mental illness. The shocking revelation unfolded at Nottingham Crown Court, where Prosecutor Karim Khalil KC informed the court about the acceptance of the pleas for the deaths of university students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and school caretaker Ian Coates, 65.
Calocane, 32, previously known as Adam Mendes, had already pleaded guilty to the manslaughter charges at an earlier hearing. The families of the victims, including university students Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, and caretaker Ian Coates, were consulted before this decision was made.
The tragic events occurred on June 13, 2023, when the two students were fatally stabbed on Ilkeston Road, Radford, and Ian Coates was found dead on Magdala Road, Mapperley. Calocane then allegedly used Mr. Coates’ van to drive into pedestrians, attempting to murder three individuals.
The court heard harrowing details of the attacks, including Grace O’Malley-Kumar’s incredible bravery in trying to fend off her attacker and defend her friend Barnaby. The grieving families expressed their devastation, describing the victims as young individuals with promising futures.
The defendant, currently of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of murder outside a convenience store in Bentinck Road, Forest Fields. Calocane’s barrister, Peter Joyce KC, stated that the defendant acknowledges the physical facts of the prosecution’s case but underlines his extreme mental illness at the time of the incident.
With the acceptance of the manslaughter pleas, Calocane will not face trial for murder. The sentencing hearing, expected to last around two days, will determine the consequences for the defendant, shedding light on a tragedy that rocked the University of Nottingham and prompted widespread community vigils to remember the victims.
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Former Scout Leader and Care Home Worker Found Guilty of Child Abuse
A former Scout leader and housemaster at a children’s home in Nottingham has been jailed for 26 years after a jury found him guilty of historical sexual abuse Steven McNally, now aged 67, abused five children between 1974 and 1979 when he worked at Nazareth House Children’s Home in Lenton, and as a Scout leader […]
Center Parcs Rapist Sentenced to 12 Years for ‘Cruel and Cynical’ Sex Attack on Underage Girl
A horrifying incident unfolded at Center Parcs in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, as Caden Crossley, 29, carried out a ‘cruel and cynical’ sex attack on an underage girl. Nottingham Crown Court heard how the teenager’s family had generously let Crossley stay in their lodge after he was ousted from his cabin following a dispute with his […]
A man held his ex-partner captive in her home for five hours after forcing his way in through a window
When the victim tried to grab her phone to get help, 35-year-old Tomas Dunka snatched it off her, smashed it, and threw it at her face. She repeatedly tried to leave but Dunka blocked her path and stopped her from leaving during the terrifying ordeal – at one point grappling with her on the ground […]
Man Sentenced for Throwing Bleach on Schoolgirl: Shocking Incident Revealed
In a shocking incident that left the victim fearing for her safety, a man has been sentenced for throwing bleach over a schoolgirl. Regan Smith, who was 18 at the time of the attack, targeted a 15-year-old student in Bilborough on April 15, 2022. Nottingham Crown Court heard that Smith had sent multiple threatening Snapchat […]
A runaway driver who rammed a police car in a desperate bid to escape has been jailed
Andrew James, aged 47, was driving a stolen Ford Fiesta in Mansfield when he was intercepted by roads policing officers on the evening of Friday 27 October last year. The vehicle, taken from South Yorkshire the previous month, was travelling on false plates as officers began to follow it.
Two men have been locked up after holding a family at gunpoint during a failed attempt to steal a Ferrari
Mohammed Ali and Muhamed Juwara struck up a plan to take the supercar after spotting online that it was up for sale. After contacting the owner and feigning interest in buying the Ferrari, the duo were invited to the man’s home to view it.
Two drug dealers have been jailed after police seized cocaine and heroin with a street value of more than £100,000 during a series of ear…
Officers executed simultaneous warrants at addresses in Severn Street, Bulwell, Grafton Court, Radford, and Eltham Close, Aspley, on Thursday 6 July 2023 following a detailed investigation into the supply of drugs and criminal gangs. They discovered large amounts of Class A drugs as well as cash, multiple mobile phones and other drug dealing equipment during […]
Two drug dealers have been jailed after police seized cocaine and heroin with a street value of more than £100,000 during a series of early-morning raids
Officers executed simultaneous warrants at addresses in Severn Street, Bulwell, Grafton Court, Radford, and Eltham Close, Aspley, on Thursday 6 July 2023 following a detailed investigation into the supply of drugs and criminal gangs. They discovered large amounts of Class A drugs as well as cash, multiple mobile phones and other drug dealing equipment during […]
Lawrence Bierton Receives Whole-Life Sentence for Murder of Neighbour Pauline Quinn
In a harrowing case that has culminated in a rare judicial outcome, Lawrence Bierton, a 63-year-old man, has been sentenced to a whole-life order for the murder of his neighbour, 73-year-old Pauline Quinn. The sentencing took place at Nottingham Crown Court and marks the first time since 2005 that the court has issued such an […]
A robber fractured an elderly woman’s wrist after knocking her over and snatching her handbag
Gavin Woodcock decided to attack the 77-year-old after spotting her walking alone down an alleyway in Newark. At that point the prolific thief sprang into action and shoved his victim to the floor – grabbing her handbag as she fell.
A banned driver who knocked over an elderly pedestrian as he sped through a village in a stolen car has been put behind bars
Bill Nicholson stole the Ford Fiesta from a driveway in Tuxford on 15 August 2023 and drove dangerously in a failed bid to evade police. The vehicle was on the wrong side of the road and had mounted the pavement when it collided with the pensioner who was walking along Doncaster Road, Langold, near Worksop.
Teen Charged with Murder in Nottingham Skate Park Attack
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 24-year-old Jack Edwards, who suffered fatal head injuries following an attack near Sussex Street Skate Park in Nottingham. The incident occurred at approximately 6.50 pm on Tuesday, and Mr. Edwards succumbed to his injuries in the hospital on Thursday. On Monday, the teenager, whose identity […]
Millions of pounds worth of imported Class A drugs were found hidden inside a pallet load of raspberry sorbet
The mammoth haul – containing 39 kilogrammes of cocaine and 18kg of heroin – had been unloaded and stored at a frozen food warehouse unit in Bilsthorpe, Nottinghamshire. The consignment – believed to be the biggest drugs seizure in Nottinghamshire for many years – was stowed in a lorry trailer after 26 pallets of frozen […]
