Publications

05 August 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Death of 34-year-old man after body found in Kirkwall on 18 July 2020

We are investigating the circumstances leading to the death of a 34-year-old man whose body was found at an address in Kirkwall, Orkney, on Saturday 18 July 2020.

Our investigation will focus on the interaction between police officers and the man prior to his death. 

The matter was referred to us by Police Scotland and, once the investigation is concluded, a report of our findings will be submitted to the Chief Constable.

05 August 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Taser discharge during incident in Edinburgh on 1 August 2020

We are investigating the use of a Taser by an officer with Police Scotland during an incident involving a 57-year-old man in the Stenhouse area of Edinburgh on 1 August 2020.

As is standard procedure with the discharge of all Taser, the matter was referred to us by Police Scotland and once our investigation is concluded a report will be sent to the Chief Constable.

04 August 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Death of 33-year-old woman in Biggar on 22 December 2018

We are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death of a 33-year-old woman in
Biggar on 22 December 2018.

The matter was referred to us by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS). Once the investigation is concluded, a report will be sent to the COPFS for their consideration.

03 August 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Death of 31-year-old woman found ill at her home in Hamilton on 10 July 2020

We are investigating police interaction with a 31-year-old woman before she was found seriously ill at her home in Hamilton on Friday 10 July 2020.

The woman later died at Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, on Sunday 12 July.

The matter was referred to us by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and once the investigation is concluded, a report on our findings will be sent to the COPFS for consideration.

30 July 2020 | Investigations

Discharge of PAVA spray during incident in Paisley on 6 May 2020

On Wednesday 6 May 2020, Police Scotland responded to a disturbance at a flat in Paisley involving several people who were contravening social distancing guidelines issued under emergency Coronavirus (COVID-19) legislation.  During a struggle with a 36-year-old woman, an officer discharged PAVA spray. 

20 July 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Death in custody of 50-year-old man at Govan Police Office on 11 July 2020

We are investigating the death in custody of a 50-year-old man at Govan Police Office on Saturday 11 July 2020.

The investigation will focus on the circumstances leading up to the man’s death.

The matter was referred to us by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and a report will be sent to them in due course.

20 July 2020 | Investigations

Discharge of PAVA spray during incident in Glasgow on 2 May 2020

On Saturday 2 May 2020, Police Scotland discharged PAVA spray at a 30-year-old man and 23-year-old woman during a disturbance within a flat in Glasgow involving a number of individuals.

30 June 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Serious injury following incident in Motherwell on 18 June 2020

We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the injury of a 23-year-old man during an incident in Motherwell on the evening of Thursday 18 June 2020

Our investigation will focus on the actions of officers during the incident and the man’s subsequent arrest.

The matter was referred to us by Police Scotland and once our investigation is concluded, a report on the Commissioner’s findings will be sent to the Chief Constable.

29 June 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Death of 28-year-old man after being shot by armed police in Glasgow

Following an incident on Friday 26 June, 2020, in West George Street, Glasgow, the PIRC, in accordance with our statutory powers, received an instruction from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to carry out an independent investigation into the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, 28, who was shot by armed police during the incident.

Once our investigation is concluded, a report on the Commissioner’s findings will be sent to the COPFS for consideration. It would be inappropriate to comment further.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

The incident has been referred to the PIRC Under Section 33A(b) the Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice Scotland Act 2006.

26 June 2020 | Investigations

Discharge of PAVA spray during incident in Hebrides on 19 May 2020

On Tuesday 19 May 2020, following an incident in the Hebrides, a Police Scotland officer discharged PAVA irritant spray at a man.

Following a report of a disturbance from members of the public, police officers attended at a flat where they found a number of men drinking and ignoring the social distancing guidelines issued under emergency Coronavirus legislation.