A Scottish man who died while in police custody has been named locally following the incident on Tuesday.
Stephen 'Spike' Cambell is understood to passed away in Kirkcaldy Police Station while he was waiting to be questioned by officers.
The 50-year-old had been taken into custody over an alleged robbery on February 23, with the Fife dad said to have suffered a medical episode during this time.
The Daily Record reports that Stephen's death is the third to happen while an inidvidual has been in custody at Kirkcaldy Police Station in seven years.
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His death is now being investigated by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner under direction from the Crown Office.
It follows the death of Sheku Bayoh, who died in 2015 after being restrained by up to nine officers.
The 31-year-old’s death sparked an independent government inquiry which will examine the circumstances surrounding it, the subsequent police investigation and whether race played a factor.
In September 2020, Marc Hamilton, 36, was found dead in his cell by officers at the Kirkcaldy station.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police Scotland can confirm that a 50-year-old male has died while in custody at Kirkcaldy Police Station.
“The deceased's next of kin have been informed.
"The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner is undertaking a Crown directed investigation into the circumstances and we will fully assist the PIRC with its enquiries.
PIRC have been contacted for comment.
