The sentencing hearing was held today at 11:30 am at Nottingham Crown Court.
In his opening sentencing remarks, Mr Justice Turner says the sentence he will pass will see Calocane “detained in a high-security hospital probably for the rest of your life”.
The BBC reports that the judge recounted the “harrowing details” of what happened on the day of the attacks.
He says Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber were killed when walking back to their student accomodation.
Calocane’s actions were “truly shocking,” says the judge, calling them a “frenzied and relentless stabbing attack”.
“The injuries which you inflicted upon them were both unsurvivable.”
The judge continues that Calocane’s description of his issues is consistent with the nature of mental illness.
It is “unlikely” the attacker fabricated his symptoms, he says.
The judge adds that the ultimate conclusion with respect to diminished responsibilty has been reached.
The sentence is a hospital order that Calocane return to Ashworth Hospital under section 37 of the Mental Health Act.
Nottinghamshire Police said:
‘Valdo Calocane will be detained in a high-security hospital for killing students Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, school caretaker Ian Coates, and seriously injuring three others. Our thoughts will always remain with the families of Barnaby, Grace, and Ian.’
