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31 January 2019 | Investigations
We are investigating the circumstances of a serious injury to a man following police contact in Rutherglen, Glasgow, on Monday 21 January 2019.
The matter was referred to us by Police Scotland and a report was submitted to the Chief Constable.
For a summary of our findings, click here.
28 December 2018 | Investigations
We are investigating allegations of criminality against officers of Police Scotland.
This is a live enquiry and as such no further detail can be given at this time.
The matter was referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) by the Crown office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).
A report on the Commissioner's findings has been submitted to them for their consideration.
27 December 2018 | Investigations
We are investigating allegations of criminality against an officer of Police Scotland.
This is a live enquiry and as such no further detail can be given at this time.
The matter was referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) by the Crown office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and a report on the Commissioner's findings will be submitted to them in due course.
A report on the findings has been submitted to the COPFS for their consideration.
07 December 2018 | Investigations
We are investigating an incident where an incapacitant spray, known as PAVA, was discharged by an officer from Police Scotland at a 39 year old man in Fraserburgh on Friday 16th November 2018.
As is standard procedure the case was referred to the PIRC by Police Scotland and a report will be submitted to them in due course.
A summary of the findings was published on 25 April 2019.
30 November 2018 | Investigations
We are investigating the circumstances surrounding a road crash on the A73 in Newmains on Thursday 22 November 2018.
A 33 year old man suffered serious injuries as a result of the incident. Our investigation will focus on the police involvement leading up to the crash.
The matter was referred to us by Police Scotland and a report has been submitted to the Chief Constable.
23 November 2018 | Investigations
We are investigating an incident where an incapacitant spray, known as PAVA, was discharged by an officer from Police Scotland at a 27 year old man in Edinburgh on 31 October 2018.
As is standard procedure, the case was referred to the PIRC by Police Scotland and a report will be submitted to them in due course.
A sumary of the findings was published on 25 April 2019.
06 November 2018 | Investigations
We are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a road crash on Beach Road, Troon, in the early hours of Thursday 18 October 2018.
One passenger was seriously injured and the driver had minor injuries after their vehicle crashed into a wall while being pursued by a police vehicle.
The matter was referred to us by Police Scotland and a report will be submitted to them in due course.
This investigation is concluded and a summary report was published on 27 March 2019.
31 October 2018 | Investigations
We are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death of a 37-year-old man whose body was found at a flat in Glasgow on 10 October 2018.
Our investigation will focus on reports of concern for the man’s welfare made to Police Scotland prior to his death.
The incident was referred by Police Scotland and a report will be submitted to them in due course.
A summary of the findings was published on 18 April 2019.
26 October 2018 | Investigations
The Commissioner has concluded her investigation into police contact with a 22-year-old man prior to his death.
The man's body was found at Jordanhill Station, Glasgow, on Sunday 1 April 2018.
The matter was referred by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and a report on the Commissioner's findings has now been submitted to them.
This investigation is concluded and a summarised report was published on 25 January 2019.
19 October 2018 | Investigations
We are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances leading up to a road crash in Edinburgh Road, Glasgow, in the early hours of Monday 1 October 2018.
A 20-year-old man died when the car he was in collided with a tree after being followed by a police vehicle.
A 20-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman who were also in the car were seriously injured during the incident.
A report has been submitted to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) for their consideration.
