Nottingham attack victims begged 'why, why, why' as they were killed on way home
The two students killed in the Nottingham attacks can be heard on a CCTV’s audio device asking: “Why, why, why?”
A man who lives close to the spot where 19-year-olds Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber died said the heartbreaking pleas emerged as police checked his security camera.
Although the attack took place outside his CCTV’s coverage he said that the device recorded the victims’ voices. The horrified man, who asked not to be named, explained that he was unaware his camera contained the audio until the police visit.
He said: “You can hear them saying ‘why, why, why?’
“Then it all just goes silent. That’s the most haunting moment.”
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Grace O'Malley-Kumar (left), pictured with family, was described as a gifted student and talented hockey player (PA)It came as former Nottingham University student Valdo Calocane, 31, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court today facing charges of murder and attempted murder, using the alias Adam Mendes.
He was not required to enter pleas and was remanded in custody.
Barnaby and Grace were stabbed to death in the city centre in the early hours of Tuesday.
School caretaker Ian Coates, 65, was also found fatally knifed later in Magdala Road while on his way to work.
His Vauxhall Vivaro van is believed to have been stolen in the attack and later struck three pedestrians in the city centre.
Tributes have been paid to Ian Coates, a dedicated school caretaker (Miro Photography)
Barnaby Webber, a loveable student, was among those killed on Tuesday (PA)One of the victims, factory worker Wayne Birkett, 58, is now stable in hospital after regaining consciousness.
Two other casualties were named as Marcin Gawronski and Sharon Miller. Survivor Marcin, 40, was yesterday seen out walking with a limp and is thought to have been released from hospital on Wednesday.
He also appeared to have injuries to his head and left arm. He said: “Police have told me not to talk. I was hit by the van. I’m feeling OK now.” Sharon, 44, was seen arriving home on crutches with a support boot on one leg.
She declined to comment.
Sharon’s husband Martin said: “She’s too traumatised to speak. She’s been lucky. I’d like to thank the emergency services for everything they did.”
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Mourners yesterday continued to lay flowers on the road where Grace, from Woodford Green, Essex, who represented England at hockey, and keen cricketer Barnaby, of Taunton, Somerset, were killed.
Ian's sons, big Nottingham Forest fans, are together in grief (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)New touching tributes also emerged from both of their families.
Barnaby’s brother Charlie posted a photo of them on Instagram taken together as children, saying: “I’m so angry at you but it’s so outweighed by the pride I feel.
“That you and Grace both stood your ground, and not only stood together but fell together as well.
“But Barnaby, never ever wipe that stupid, loveable, smug, idiotic, brave smirk off your face.
“I’ll see you again one day Barn not in this life but in the next and I know you’ll be smiling. I love you, so much and eternally Barnabus, I’ll be strong for you.”
Grace's father hugs Barnaby's parents during a ceremony at University of Nottingham on Wednesday (PA)Grace’s brother James also posted on Instagram: “I love you forever and ever Gracie, the most amazing sister I could have ever asked for. Never forgotten and always in my heart.”
Ian Coates’ three sons also paid tribute to their dad with red T-shirts saying RIP DAD on the back.
Their tributes follow the moving speeches by victims’ relatives on Wednesday during a vigil in which nearly 2,000 people gathered at the Djanogly steps near the university’s Portland building. Grace’s mum Sinead and Barnaby’s mum Emma hugged each other as Barnaby’s father told the crowd his son’s heart would be forever with the university and its students.
David Webber said: “I’m lost for words, I’ve lost my baby boy and I can’t even comprehend how I’m going to deal with it.
“I know Barney would be super touched by everyone here.
“He loved it here and couldn’t wait to come back. His heart will be with you forever. Thank you so much.”
A sketch by court artist Elizabeth Cook shows Valdo Calocane (right) in the dock (PA)Grace’s father Sanjoy Kumar said: “Grace and her friend they fell together and you just need to be friends with everyone. You need to love everyone and I wish we had more of it.
“All of you guys, everywhere that I see, a sea of people, such a lovely sign of the university and the bond you have. The love that we have out here, I just wish we had it everywhere.
“So, look after each other is the big thing. Look after your friends and look after people around you. It is so important.”
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