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Calls for Glasgow City Council to have more control over local policing

Concerns over the way the national Police Scotland service is run, and how it tackles local issues, have led to a call for greater local control.

Glasgow Live

Struggle against restraints played 'major' role in Sheku Bayoh's death, inquiry hears

THE pathologist who examined Sheku Bayoh after he died said his struggle while being restrained has to be considered a “major” part of what led…

The National (Scotland)

Struggle against restraints played ‘major’ role in Bayoh’s death, inquiry hears

The pathologist who examined Sheku Bayoh after he died was giving evidence at the public inquiry.

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Sheku Bayoh injuries 'could be result of pressure or weight being applied to him', inquiry hears

The public inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's death resumed on Tuesday and is hearing evidence from medical experts including the forensic pathologist who conducted the post-mortem.

Edinburgh Live

Sheku Bayoh injuries 'could be result of weight or pressure being applied to him'

The public inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's death resumed on Tuesday and is hearing evidence from medical experts.

Daily Record

Bayoh injuries could be result of pressure being applied, inquiry hears

The inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh resumed on Tuesday and heard evidence from the doctor who conducted the post-mortem examination.

The Independent UK

Police Scotland: the UK’s second-largest force is also grappling with misogyny and racism

A damning report published in March found the UK’s largest police force rife with ill-treatment of women, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ officers. Louise Casey found London’s Metropolitan Police to be “institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic”, and recommended radical reform – or breaking up the Met.

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Legacy of racism explored in ‘hugely important’ Alberta Whittle exhibition

It opens in Edinburgh on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry told death of 'black Muslim' man in custody would 'automatically' create tension

Chief Superintendent Nicola Shepherd told the inquiry that she recognised that the fact that Sheku Bayoh was black and a Muslim could have potential to raise concern in those communities.

Daily Record

Death in custody of black man would automatically lead to tension, inquiry told

An inquiry into the circumstances around Mr Bayoh’s death is continuing.

The Independent UK

Mother of Sheku Bayoh’s child heard of death on social media, inquiry hears

Mr Bayoh’s former partner used social media to post her concerns about how she had found out about the death, the inquiry heard.

The Independent UK

Telling police about Sheku Bayoh post-mortem '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…

The National (Scotland)

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

Retired detective chief inspector Keith Hardie, 60, told the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry he would ‘absolutely’ have concerns about sharing test results.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry sees ex-detective slam police evidence-gathering

Mr Bayoh, 31, had been seen brandishing a knife in public in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015 before being restrained by six police officers in the town’s Hayfield Road.

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The Independent UK

Ex-detective criticises police evidence-gathering in Sheku Bayoh case

The 31-year-old died after being restrained by police officers in Kirkcaldy in May 2015.

Daily Record

Officers given Sheku Bayoh post-mortem results 'despite refusing to give statements'

DS Campbell told the inquiry six officers involved in the restraint of Sheku Bayoh in 2015 were given his post-mortem results for their own wellbeing.

The Independent UK

Officers given Sheku Bayoh test result despite not giving statements, probe told

Sheku Bayoh died in May 2015.

The National (Scotland)

Police investigating Sheku Bayoh death ran terrorist checks on him after death

OFFICERS investigating the death of Sheku Bayoh ran checks to see if he was linked with terrorist groups, an inquiry has heard.

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Daily Record

Sheku Bayoh death inquiry told investigating officers considered terrorism link

Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Campbell said the idea was ‘quickly eliminated’ following background checks.

The Independent UK

Officers investigating Sheku Bayoh death considered terrorism link, inquiry told

Detective Chief Superintendent Pat Campbell said the idea was ‘quickly eliminated’ following background checks.

The Independent UK

Police would have been ‘called out’ for criminal acts involving Sheku Bayoh

A senior police officer has told an inquiry fellow officers would have been ‘called out’ if acts were found to be criminal.

The National (Scotland)

Marching for justice – the activists fighting for racial equality in Scotland

ON March 18, thousands of anti-racists will assemble in George Square in Glasgow for the Resist Racism Scotland Demonstration

Edinburgh Live

Sheku Bayoh officers advised not to discuss incident afterward, inquiry told

Sheku Bayoh died in 2015 whilst he was restrained by police officers in Fife, and his death is the subject of a judge led inquiry. A senior investigating officer has now told an inquiry that he advised officers not to discuss the incident.

Daily Record

Scots cops who arrested Sheku Bayoh 'told to watch TV and not discuss his death'

Officers involved in the arrest were taken back to a local police office and advised not to talk about the incident.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh officers advised not to discuss incident afterwards, inquiry told

Chief Inspector Colin Robson, 43, was the duty senior investigating officer on the day the father-of-two died following his arrest.

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