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Body of father was at attacks scene for 15 hours

Ian Coates' body remained at the crime scene for 15 hours due to police and NHS failings, with his family receiving delayed and inaccurate information about his death.

  • The body of school caretaker Ian Coates, who was stabbed to death in the Nottingham attacks, was left inside a police cordon for 15 hours.
  • Ian Coates' sons learned of his death through an Instagram message from a family friend and were not kept informed by police.
  • Ian Coates' partner Elaine Newton said she felt like a 'box to be ticked' and was given insensitive advice by police.
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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