Declan Gallacher and David Berry died in separate incidents at west of Scotland police stations.
A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the deaths of two men who died in police custody.David Berry died in custody at Govan Police Office in Glasgow on 11 July 2020.
After Mr Gallacher's death a fundraiser set up to help with his funeral costs raised more than £3,000.A message on the fundraiser at the time read: "Declan sadly passed away in a custody cell in a police station. He leaves behind a devastated family that need their community's help in this time of need.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said a preliminary hearing would be held in May at Glasgow Sheriff Court.Procurator fiscal Katrina Parkes, head of the COPFS Scottish fatalities investigation unit, said: "The lord advocate considers that the deaths of Declan Gallacher and David Berry occurred while in custody and as such a fatal accident inquiry is mandatory."
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