Report clears police for shooting dead of Glasgow hotel attacker
An asylum seeker stabbed six people at the Park Inn hotel in June 2020
Last updated 6th Apr 2023
An investigation into the shooting dead of a Sudanese asylum seeker who stabbed six people at a hotel in Glasgow has ruled it was "absolutely necessary in the circumstances".
In June 2002 28-year old Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh attacked three other asylum seekers, two members of staff and police officer David Whyte at the Park Inn Hotel on West George Street.
A probe conducted by the Procurator Fiscal has concluded that there is no evidence of criminality on the part of any police officer involved in the incident.
Further investigation is ongoing to determine the basis for a possible Fatal Accident Inquiry.
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Crown Office investigation
The inquiry examined the police management of the incident, the specific actions of the police officers directly involved in the shooting, and the post-incident procedures.
Kenny Donnelly, Deputy Crown Agent for COPFS said:
“This was a terrible, tragic incident and our thoughts are with all of those affected.
“The investigation which followed found that the police officers involved acted appropriately throughout and their actions were legitimate and proportionate.
“This was fast-moving and complex situation involving significant risk because of the knife attacks being carried out.
“Police officers acted swiftly and decisively with the intention of protecting lives. All available evidence supports the conclusion that the use of lethal force was no more than absolutely necessary in the circumstances.
“The investigation into the wider circumstances is ongoing and the family will continue to be kept informed of any significant developments.”