Bayoh Family Have "Lost Confidence" In Police Watchdog
The family of a man who died in police custody in Kirkcaldy say they have lost confidence'' in the watchdog appointed to investigate his death to carry out arobust'' probe.
The lawyer for relatives of Sheku Bayoh, 31, said the family would use the law to get the answers that they require''.
Aamer Anwar made the comments ahead of a meeting with Scotland's most senior legal officer today.
Father-of-two Mr Bayoh died after being detained by officers called to an incident in Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3.
His death is being investigated by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc), who gave an update this month to Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland QC.
He is holding talks this afternoon with Mr Bayoh's partner Collette Bell, his sister Kadijartu Johnson and his brother-in-law Adeyemi Johnson at the Crown Office in Edinburgh.
Speaking as he arrived for the meeting, Mr Anwar said: The family were promised a robust, independent and transparent investigation, and the family will be advising the Lord Advocate today that they have lost all confidence in the Pirc's ability to carry out such an investigation.
However, they have not lost faith in the Lord Advocate and they expect the Lord Advocate to deliver. The Sheku Bayoh family will use the law to get the answers that they require.''
Police Scotland said they await the conclusion of the Pirc investigation and remain committed to co-operating fully with the body's inquiries.