A psychiatrist who previously predicted Valdo Calocane would kill someone has told an inquiry he only made the statement to 'shock' the patient, not because he believed it would happen. The inquiry is investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three people in Nottingham in June 2023.
A psychiatrist who previously warned that Valdo Calocane , the individual responsible for the tragic deaths of three people in Nottingham, 'will end up killing someone' has now revised his earlier statement.
Dr. Faizal Seedat initially expressed serious concerns regarding Calocane's mental state and potential for violence in 2020, following an incident where Calocane's actions led a woman to suffer a broken back after jumping from a second-story window in an attempt to escape him. However, during ongoing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the killings, Dr. Seedat asserted that his earlier warning was intended as a deliberate attempt to 'shock' Calocane into recognizing the severity of his behavior and its potential consequences.
He clarified that he did not genuinely believe Calocane would commit murder, but rather feared a repetition of his violent tendencies could result in increasingly severe harm to others. The devastating events of June 2023 saw Calocane fatally stab students Barney Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar, along with school caretaker Ian Coates, during a horrific rampage in Nottingham.
Prior to this, Calocane had been subject to four separate periods of detention under the Mental Health Act and had a documented history of violent behavior, including an incident occurring just a month before the attacks. A public inquiry is currently underway to investigate the factors that allowed Calocane to remain free and ultimately commit these crimes.
Testimony revealed that Dr. Seedat’s initial warning in July 2020 – that Calocane 'will end up killing someone' – was followed by Calocane’s discharge from care just two weeks later, raising critical questions about risk assessment and patient management. Dr. Seedat now maintains that his statement was a therapeutic tactic, designed to impress upon Calocane the gravity of his actions.
He described a direct and candid conversation with Calocane, outlining a worst-case scenario and reminding him of the previous incident where his behavior caused significant physical harm. Calocane, however, reportedly denied any likelihood of repeating such actions. During his evidence to the inquiry, Dr. Seedat, who treated Calocane at Highbury Hospital in Nottinghamshire, explained his rationale for the stark warning.
He stated he aimed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the implications of Calocane’s illness and its impact on his behavior. He recounted reminding Calocane that a previous incident resulted in someone sustaining serious injuries, and emphasized that continued disregard for the consequences could lead to a fatal outcome.
He specifically stated his intention was to 'shock or highlight the importance of the implications of his behaviour, to help him start to develop some sort of understanding of the gravity of his situation'. However, he also clarified that he did not anticipate Calocane would intentionally kill someone. He elaborated that his concern stemmed from the possibility of a similar situation occurring again, potentially with more devastating results – for example, someone jumping from a higher floor.
The inquiry also heard details of concerning text messages sent by Calocane in 2020, referencing 'red rum' – a backwards spelling of 'murder' – and expressing a desire to inflict permanent harm on others. Dr. Seedat admitted he did not initially recognize the meaning of 'red rum', interpreting it as a religious reference based on the context of the conversation.
Calocane was ultimately sentenced to a hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, a decision that has drawn criticism from the families of the victims, who believe a murder trial was warranted. The inquiry is ongoing, seeking to establish a comprehensive understanding of the events leading up to the tragedy and identify any systemic failures that may have contributed to it
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