Sheku Bayoh's family to meet Lord Advocate
The family of a man who died in police custody will meet the Lord Advocate next week.
The family of a man who died in police custody will meet the Lord Advocate next week.
Sheku Bayoh, 31, died after being restrained by officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3 2015.
His death is currently being investigated by Police Scotland's independent watchdog, the Police Investigations Review Commissioner.
His partner Collette Bell, sisters Kadi Johnson, Adama Jalloh and Kosna Bayoh, mother Aminata Bayoh and brother-in-law Ade Johnson will meet Frank Mulholland at his Chambers Street headquarters in Edinburgh on Monday, just days after the anniversary of Mr Bayoh's death.
The meeting is expected to last around an hour and the family's solicitor, Aamer Anwar, will also be in attendance.
Mr Anwar said following the meeting a statement will be issued outside the Crown Office.
The previous day, the family will hold a commemorative service for Mr Bayoh.
They will lay flowers at the spot where he lost his life at Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, on Sunday afternoon.
The family has issued an open invitation to friends to join them in celebrating Mr Bayoh's life at the town's Templehall Community Centre, following the wreath-laying.
His relatives have previously met Mr Mulholland when they complained that there were “too many questions and not enough answers” over the death.
The Lord Advocate was asked to update Holyrood on the investigation last September and told MSPs: “Having met the family on two occasions, I know the effect that this tragedy has had on them and they have borne their loss with great dignity.
“They are right to demand answers and a thorough, impartial and objective investigation is what they deserve.”
He also confirmed that a fatal accident inquiry into the death will be held, regardless of any criminal proceedings.