The families of the victims of the Nottingham attack have expressed their outrage and disappointment after a review found that the killer had “got away with murder.”
The attack, which took place in August last year, left three people dead and several others injured. The killer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was deemed to be suffering from a mental health condition at the time of the attack.
The review, conducted by an independent panel, found that there were a number of failings in the lead up to the attack. These included missed opportunities to intervene and a lack of communication between mental health services and the police.
One family member, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “It’s like a slap in the face to hear that he got away with murder. Our loved ones will never come back, and yet this man will not face justice for what he did.”
Another family member, who lost their sibling in the attack, added: “We trusted the system to keep us safe, but it failed us. It’s devastating to know that this could have been prevented if the right actions had been taken.”
The review also highlighted the need for better training and resources for mental health professionals, as well as improved communication between different agencies involved in the care of individuals with mental health conditions.
In response to the review, the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping, issued a statement saying: “We take the findings of this review very seriously and will be working closely with all relevant agencies to ensure that lessons are learned and improvements are made.”
The families of the victims are now calling for justice and accountability for their loved ones. They are demanding that the killer be held responsible for his actions and that measures be put in place to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.
Overall, this review has shed light on the failings in the system that allowed the killer to slip through the cracks. It is vital that steps are taken to prevent such oversights from happening again and to ensure that justice is served for the victims of this tragic attack.