Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJames Coates, son of Nottingham attacks victim Ian Coates, revealed he discovered his father's death via an Instagram message, initially believing it to be a hoax. Ian Coates' partner, Elaine Newton, was misinformed by police that he died in a road traffic accident, only learning he was stabbed over four hours later. The family criticised Nottinghamshire Police for significant communication failures, including delayed official notification and a lack of support for bereaved families. Both sons and Ms Newton expressed profound dissatisfaction with the police and NHS, citing missed opportunities in managing perpetrator Valdo Calocane's care and believing the deaths were preventable. The family members are seeking justice and meaningful change, highlighting their feeling of being an "afterthought" and demanding accountability for systemic failings. In fullSon of caretaker killed in Nottingham attacks found out father died on InstagramThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Son of Nottingham victim found out about dad’s death on social media
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJames Coates, son of Nottingham attacks victim Ian Coates, revealed he discovered his father's death via an Instagram message, initially believing it to be a hoax. Ian Coates' partner, Elaine Newton, was misinformed by police that he died in a road traffic accident, only learning he was stabbed over four hours later. The family criticised Nottinghamshire Police for significant communication failures, including delayed official notification and a lack of support for bereaved families. Both sons and Ms Newton expressed profound dissatisfaction with the police and NHS, citing missed opportunities in managing perpetrator Valdo Calocane's care and believing the deaths were preventable. The family members are seeking justice and meaningful change, highlighting their feeling of being an "afterthought" and demanding accountability for systemic failings. In fullSon of caretaker killed in Nottingham attacks found out father died on InstagramThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
