Publications

26 March 2021 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: death of 51-year-old man after being released from police custody in Dundee on 22 Feb 2021

We have been directed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to investigate the

death of a 51-year-old man who died after being released from police custody in Dundee on 22 February 2021.

Our investigation will focus on the actions and decision-making of officers from when the man was arrested until he was released.

Once our investigation is concluded, a report with our findings will be submitted to the COPFS for consideration.

15 March 2021 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: serious injury to 41-year-old man following incident in Angus on 5 March 2021

We are carrying out an investigation into the serious injury of a 41-year-old man, following contact with police officers attending the scene of a crash in Angus on 5 March 2021.

Our investigation will focus on the interaction between the injured man and officers attending the incident.

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.

08 March 2021 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Taser discharged at 22-year-old man in Orkney on 21 Feb 2021

We are investigating the use of Taser by Police Scotland officers during an incident involving a 22-year-old man in Orkney, on Sunday 21 February 2021.

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

08 March 2021 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: 22-year-old man becomes unwell while in custody in Aberdeen on 22 Feb 2021

We are carrying out an investigation after a 22-year-old man became seriously unwell while in police custody in Aberdeen on Monday 22 February 2021.

Our investigation will focus on the actions of Police Scotland officers and their interaction with the man during his time in custody.

The incident was referred to us by Police Scotland. Once the investigation has concluded, a report will be sent to the Chief Constable.

22 February 2021 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: circumstances of serious road crash on A90 resulting in four people being injured

We are investigating the circumstances leading up to a serious road traffic crash on the A90, near St Madoes,
on Saturday 20 February 2021.

Our investigation will focus on the involvement of police officers pursuing a vehicle containing four occupants,
who were subsequently taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee for treatment.

Police Scotland referred this matter to the PIRC, as is standard in incidents of this type, and once our investigation is concluded, a report will be provided to the Chief Constable in due course.

15 February 2021 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: death of 55-year-old man in Greenock on 10 February 2021

We have been directed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to investigate the death of a 55-year-old man, after he became unwell while in the custody of officers in Wellpark Public Park in Greenock, on Thursday 10 February 2021.

Once our investigation is concluded, a report with our findings will be submitted to the COPFS for consideration.

05 November 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: police interaction with 43-year-old later arrested in relation to death

We are investigating the police interaction with a 43-year-old man who was subsequently arrested in relation to the death of a 33-year-old man, whose body was found at an address in Airdrie on 19 October 2020. 

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.

27 October 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: death of 31-year-old man after body was discovered in East Kilbride on 11 October 2020

We are investigating the circumstances leading up to the death of a 31-year-old man, whose body was discovered at an address in East Kilbride on Sunday 11 October 2020.

Our investigation will focus on the man’s contact with the police in the days prior to his death. 

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.

21 September 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: Death in custody at Kirkcaldy Police Station on 18 September 2020

We are investigating the death in custody of a 36-year-old man at Kirkcaldy Police Station on 18 September 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.

10 August 2020 | Investigations

PIRC Investigation: 40-year-old man found unwell in police station in Livingston on 27 August 2020

We are investigating the circumstances leading to a 40-year-old man becoming unwell while in police custody in Livingston on Thursday 27 August 2020

Our investigation will focus on the actions of Police Scotland officers prior to and once the man became unwell. 

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.