FAI to be held into Park Inn death

Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh died in the incident in Glasgow in June 2020

Glasgow's West George Street where the incident took place.
Author: Stephanie AllisonPublished 21st Jun 2024
Last updated 21st Jun 2024

A decision has been made to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry following the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh in the Park Inn Hotel, West George Street, Glasgow on 26 June 2020.

The Lord Advocate has decided that it is in the public interest to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry to examine the full circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

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The decision follows a thorough and independent investigation by the Procurator Fiscal into the wider circumstances leading to the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh.

Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh’s family have been informed of this decision.

Kenny Donnelly, Deputy Crown Agent for COPFS (Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service), said:

“The Lord Advocate has decided that a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held into the circumstances of the death of Badreddin Adam to ensure that there can be a full public hearing of the facts of the case.

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“The Procurator Fiscal will continue with work in preparation for the inquiry and there are steps which must be taken before the Inquiry can commence in court.

“Mr. Bosh’s family will continue to be kept informed of progress.”

Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh was shot and killed by officers of the Police Service of Scotland after he stabbed and seriously injured six people and attempts to use non-lethal weapons were unsuccessful. 

Those injured by the 28-year-old Sudanese man included three asylum seekers, two hotel workers and a police officer who had responded to the initial emergency call.

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