Police watchdog to investigate lead-up to Dundee man's death
The police watchdog is investigating the lead-up to the death of a man thought to have fallen from the window of a Dundee flat.
The police watchdog is investigating the lead-up to the death of a man thought to have fallen from the window of a Dundee flat.
Steven Smeaton, 33, was found dead in the city's Forester Street early on 7th September.
The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner is looking into the initial police response to a disturbance in the area in the hours before Mr Smeaton's death.
The case was referred to the commissioner by the force.
A spokesman said: “The investigation will focus on Police Scotland's initial response to a disturbance in the vicinity in the hours prior to the man's death.
“The matter was referred by Police Scotland for investigation and a report on the Pirc's findings will be submitted to the Deputy Chief Constable in due course.”