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Sheku Bayoh needed help from police, not violence, inquiry is told

SHEKU Bayoh was in a “mental health crisis” and should have been dealt with as a medical emergency, but he was instead met with “immediate…

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh family ‘angry’ after police submissions at inquiry

Mr Bayoh’s sister Kadi Johnson said police officers’ lawyers were ‘blaming Sheku for his own death’.

The Independent UK

Scots lawyer had teeth smashed in brutal racist attack by cops as a young man

Aamer Anwar was told 'this what happens to black boys with big mouths' but refused to back down and later won a legal battle.

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Sheku Bayoh arrest officer denies wanting to join BNP or making racist comments

A police officer involved in the arrest of Sheku Bayoh has denied ever wanting to join the BNP or making racist comments such as using the P word or…

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland chief constable says 'institutionally racist force must improve'

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM spoke at a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board on Thursday where he said racism, sexism, misogyny and discrimination exists in the force.

Glasgow Live

Sheku Bayoh arrest cop denies claims he wanted to join BNP as a teenager

The pre-recorded testimony of Alan Paton, who has since retired from Police Scotland, was played to the inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh, which occurred in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in 2015 while he was being detained by police.

Daily Record

Sheku Bayoh arrest policeman denies ever wanting to join BNP

The pre-recorded testimony of Alan Paton was played to the inquiry into Mr Bayoh’s death, which occurred while he was being detained by police.

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Sheku Bayoh inquiry chair 'welcomes' Police Scotland's racism admission

THE chair of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry has “welcomed” Police Scotland’s unprecedented acknowledgement of institutional racism within the force…

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland chief admits force ‘is institutionally racist and discriminatory’

Sir Iain Livingstone puts himself at odds with Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, who has refused to accept the term in criticism of his own force

Evening Standard

Racism, sexism, and misogyny 'a reality in Police Scotland', top officer admits

THE chief constable of Police Scotland has acknowledged the force is racist, sexist, misogynistic, and discriminatory ...

The National (Scotland)

Police Scotland Chief Constable says national force is 'institutionally racist and sexist'

The explosive admission was made by the out-going Chief Constable at a meeting the Scottish Police Authority.

Daily Record

Review finds 'racism, sexism, and homophobia' in Police Scotland

A REVIEW of Police Scotland has uncovered “ongoing discrimination against minoritised communities”, including racism, sexism, and homophobia ...

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh’s injuries similar to that of people in crowd crushes, inquiry told

Consultant forensic pathologist Dr Nathaniel Cary was giving evidence to the inquiry into the father-of-two’s death in police custody.

The Independent UK

$Rib fracture likely sustained as Sheku Bayoh fell on his arm, inquiry told$

Rib fracture likely sustained as Sheku Bayoh fell on his arm, inquiry told

A rare rib fracture sustained by Sheku Bayoh was likely due to him falling on an outstretched arm, the inquiry into his death has heard.

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‘Prognosis very poor’ after Sheku Bayoh restrained without medic, probe told

Professor Michael Eddleston, 54, was giving evidence to the inquiry into the death of the 31-year-old in May 2015.

Edinburgh Live

Sheku Bayho's behaviour before custody death linked to 'drug intoxication'

An inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh has been told his behaviour was consistent with someone under 'psychostimulant intoxication', with one of the drugs found in his system known to cause paranoia.

Daily Record

Sheku Bayoh's behaviour before custody death linked to 'drug intoxication'

An expert witness told the inquiry that one of the drugs found in Mr Bayoh’s system can cause paranoia in someone susceptible to it.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh’s behaviour before death linked to drug intoxication, inquiry told

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

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The Guardian - UK

Sheku Bayoh’s struggle in restraint may have played role in death, inquiry told

Pathologist says struggle ‘has to be considered as being important’ in 2015 death in custody in Fife

Glasgow Live

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.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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