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Sheku Bayoh post-mortem: Telling police ‘may influence their version of events’

A former high-ranking detective has told an inquiry that telling police officers the results of Sheku Bayoh’s post-mortem before they gave statements “could influence their version of events”. Retired detective chief inspector Keith Hardie, 60, told ...

15 Mar 2023 at 18:09

Scotland

Witness appeal after police car is involved in fatal collision with pedestrian

Investigators are appealing for witnesses following an accident involving a police vehicle in which a man aged 62 died on Boxing Day. The accident happened at about 10.15pm on Monday December 26 at Almond Link Road, Livingston, West Lothian. The ...

27 Dec 2022 at 20:41

Scotland

Mother considers legal action after ‘terrified’ son, 11, tasered by police

A mother has said she is considering legal action against Police Scotland after her 11-year-old son was left “traumatised” when he was tasered while holding a knife. The incident took place at the Haven Craig Tara Holiday Park in Ayr in March. ...

18 May 2023 at 18:56

Scotland

Investigation after boy, 11, tasered by police at caravan park

The police watchdog is investigating after an 11-year-old boy holding a knife was tasered during a stand-off at a holiday park. Police were called to reports of a disturbance at Craig Tara Caravan Park near Ayr at about 11.15pm on Wednesday ...

15 May 2023 at 15:38

Scotland

Death of man during police raid ‘unexplained’

The death of man during a police raid is being treated as unexplained, officers have said. The 44-year-old became unwell as police searched a property in Portpatrick, near Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway, at around 10am on Wednesday. He ...

27 Jul 2023 at 15:58

Met makes watchdog referral following complaints about Al Fayed investigations

The Metropolitan Police has referred itself to the police watchdog over complaints from two women about the handling of investigations into allegations made against Mohamed Al Fayed. The two women made complaints about investigations from ...

08 Nov 2024 at 20:55

Police watchdog to probe handling of Aberfeldy dog walker murder investigation

Scotland’s police watchdog is to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a gunshot victim which was not treated as murder until several days after his body was found. Brian Low, 65, who had been walking his dog, was found ...

02 Mar 2024 at 12:44

Scotland

Police watchdogs have ignored me, says woman raped by Emma Caldwell’s killer

A woman raped by the same man who murdered Emma Caldwell almost 20 years ago has accused watchdogs of ignoring her plea to reopen a complaint against the police in the wake of his conviction. Magdalene Robertson said she had approached ...

17 Apr 2024 at 18:35

Forbes urged to allow Sheku Bayoh inquiry to examine decision not to prosecute

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has been urged to extend the terms of reference of an inquiry into the death of a man in police custody nine years ago. Aamer Anwar, who represents the family of Sheku Bayoh, said the move is ...

05 Dec 2024 at 14:00

Scotland

Allegations against Edinburgh City Council leader ‘very serious’, says Swinney

Allegations against Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day are “very serious”, John Swinney has said. Mr Day is being investigated by police following a complaint of “inappropriate behaviour”, with the Sunday Mail reporting ...

09 Dec 2024 at 13:31

Scotland

Edinburgh City Council leader quits as police probe ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day has resigned from his post following reports he sent Ukrainian refugees messages asking about their sexual preferences. The Labour politician had already been suspended by his party ...

09 Dec 2024 at 17:44

Scotland

Bill aims to prevent police officers resigning during misconduct hearings

Police officers will no longer be able to resign to avoid disciplinary hearings under proposed new laws. The Scottish Government’s Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) Bill has been introduced to Parliament to ensure ...

07 Jun 2023 at 11:17

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