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The Conversation

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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.

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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.

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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.

Daily Record

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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

Sheku Bayoh died in May 2015.

The Independent UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh death inquiry told investigating officers considered terrorism link

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

Daily Record

Officers investigating Sheku Bayoh death considered terrorism link, inquiry told

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

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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)

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Detective tells inquiry race played no part in his actions over Sheku Bayoh

Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley, who was involved in the aftermath of the 31-year-old’s death, continued giving evidence on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Police should have disclosed more about involvement with Sheku Bayoh, inquiry hears

Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley told an inquiry that officers did not go into detail about what had happened when they told Mr Bayoh's girlfriend of his death.

The Independent UK

Police should have disclosed more about involvement with Sheku Bayoh – detective

An inquiry into the death of the father-of-two has heard evidence from Detective Inspector Graeme Dursley.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh’s partner tells of repeated nightmares from police involvement

THE partner of Sheku Bayoh has told the inquiry into his death she still has nightmares about the events that followed and her involvement with the…

The Guardian - UK

Sheku Bayoh: senior officer ‘shrugged shoulders’ when confronted over death, inquiry told

Collette Bell says she thought ‘you don’t care’ when told of partner’s death by Ch Supt Garry McEwan

The Independent UK

Partner of Sheku Bayoh tells inquiry she still has nightmares about his death

Collette Bell gave pre-recorded evidence to the inquiry into his death on Thursday.

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