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Inquiry into Nottingham Attack Raises Questions About Testing Protocols

An inquiry into the Nottingham attack that resulted in the deaths of two university students has revealed that while the victims were tested for drugs and alcohol, their attacker was not.
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Context

The inquiry has sparked outrage from the victims' families regarding the handling of evidence and testing protocols following the attack. S1S2

Key points
  • Grace O’Malley-Kumar's father expressed his disgust over the testing protocols. S1
  • Victims Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar were stabbed while returning home from a night out. S2
  • Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was the attacker in this incident. S1
  • The inquiry highlighted that the victims were tested for drugs and alcohol post-mortem. S2
  • Sanjoy Kumar criticized the decision to test the victims but not their killer. S1
  • The inquiry is examining the circumstances surrounding the attack and subsequent investigations. S2
  • The lack of testing for Calocane has raised concerns about the thoroughness of the investigation. S1
  • Families of the victims are seeking accountability and clarity on the testing protocols used. S2
Why it matters
  • The case raises important questions about the treatment of victims versus perpetrators in criminal investigations. S1
  • Public confidence in the justice system may be affected by perceived inconsistencies in handling evidence. S2
What to watch
  • Monitor developments in the inquiry as it continues to address the testing protocols used in this case. S1
  • Watch for potential changes in policies regarding drug and alcohol testing of suspects in violent crimes. S2
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