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Lawyer in Sheku Bayoh inquiry slammed for watching football on phone in court

A legal representative attending the inquiry appeared to be watching a football match while the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh was sitting on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Lawyers at Sheku Bayoh inquiry told off for ‘watching football on phone’

Chair Lord Bracadale said the incident on Wednesday was an ‘egregious’ example of the inappropriate use of mobile phones.

The Independent UK

Lawyers at Sheku Bayoh inquiry upbraided for watching football

Counsel for family of man who died in police custody complain to chair after sounds of match interrupt hearing

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‘Reasonable officer’ facing man appearing high ‘would seek medical attention’

Joanne Caffrey, an expert witness on the use of force and police custody, gave evidence to the Sheku Bayoh inquiry in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Police aim to ‘contain rather than restrain’, expert tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry

THE primary motive of police officers when dealing with an armed suspect is to “contain rather than restrain” unless they can justify otherwise,…

The National (Scotland)

Solidarity, tears and a familiar narrative - The Sheku Bayoh inquiry

THE public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh – the Scots-Sierra Leonean man who died in Kirkcaldy aged 31 in May 2015 after having been…

The National (Scotland)

Aamer Anwar hopes 'thousands' will give Sheku Bayoh's family support when inquiry ends

The 31-year-old died in handcuffs and sustained multiple injuries after officers responded to calls from the public about a man brandishing a knife on a Sunday morning in 2015.

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Call for 'thousands' to turn out to mark end of inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's death

THE lawyer representing the family of a man who died in police custody has said he hopes “thousands” of people will turn out at the end of the…

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Backing off would have been better approach – ex-inspector

An inquiry has been hearing evidence into the circumstances of the death of the 31-year-old in police custody in May 2015.

The Independent UK

Witness statements about Sheku Bayoh ‘inconsistent’, inquiry hears

Mr Bayoh’s family believe his race played a role in the way police handled him on the day he died.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Retired inspector received one two-day course on diversity

Stephen Kay told the inquiry in Edinburgh that he received a single two-day course in diversity awareness in 2001.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Restraints increased risk of rapid death from asphyxiation

The inquiry into Mr Bayoh’s death in police custody in May 2015 resumed on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh’s family facing ‘despicable’ racism, says inquiry chair

Lord Bracadale, leading inquiry into Bayoh’s death in custody in Fife, says abuse ‘may amount to hate crime’

The Guardian - UK

Sister tells vigil of racist abuse as Sheku Bayoh death inquiry resumes

Kadi Johnson thanked people for their support.

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Edinburgh Live

Vigil to be held at Edinburgh's Capital House ahead of inquiry into Fife mans death

Kadi Johnson, the father-of-two’s sister, will lead a vigil outside the inquiry’s Capital House building before the second phase begins.

Daily Record

Sister of Sheku Bayoh to hold vigil as police custody death probe continues

Sheku Bayoh died after he was restrained on the ground by six police officers in 2015 in Kirkcaldy, and the inquiry investigating the circumstances after his death restarts in Edinburgh today.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh vigil to be held outside inquiry as second phase set to begin

Sheku Bayoh died after he was restrained on the ground by six police officers in 2015 in Kirkcaldy.

The National (Scotland)

Families of men who died in custody hold vigil outside First Minister's residence

THE families of two men who died in police custody have delivered a letter to the First Minister’s residence in Edinburgh, as they requested a…

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Daily Record

Grieving families of Sheku Bayoh and Allan Marshall demand Nicola Sturgeon meeting

The two families came together today to hold a remembrance vigil outside the First Minister’s Bute House residence.

Daily Mirror

Emotional tributes to 'painful' deaths of Brits in custody as hundreds march on No. 10

In a speech during the rally in support of bereaved families whose relatives have died in custody, the mother of Chris Kaba asked police: “What (were his) last words? Did he ask for me?"

The Independent UK

Families of men who died in custody deliver letter to Bute House

A vigil was held in Edinburgh on Saturday for Allan Marshall and Sheku Bayoh, who both died in police custody in 2015.

Daily Record

Racist thug threatens to 'blow out brains' of top Scots lawyer in chilling letter

Aamer Anwar, representing the Bayoh family in a public inquiry into his death, revealed how he was sent the death threat after carrying out work in Kirkcaldy.

Daily Record

Human rights lawyer criticises police over arrest of young Motherwell fan

The 15-year-old was restrained face down and knelt on during an incident last weekend.

The National (Scotland)

Bayoh family ‘will not rest till there is justice’ as inquiry stage concludes

THE family of Sheku Bayoh say they “will not rest till there is justice” as the current “block” of evidence hearings concludes.

The Guardian - UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: former PC denies telling grandfather he was ‘racist’

Officer involved in 2015 Kirkcaldy fatal arrest dismisses relative’s recollection as ‘absolute nonsense’

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