An inquiry has been launched into the death of a man who died in police custody and has been described by his family as 'Scotland's George Floyd'
An inquiry has been launched into the death of a man who died in police custody and has been described by his family as"Scotland's George Floyd".after he was restrained by officers responding to a call in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
A public inquiry into the circumstances of Mr Bayoh's death commences on Tuesday in Edinburgh, chaired by Lord Bracadale.Cuts, bruises, and a broken ribMr Bayoh, who worked for British Gas, was father to then four-month-old Isaac and Tyler, his three-year-old son by a previous partner. Mr Anwar said Mr Bayoh"was face down on the ground in less than 50 seconds" and was restrained by up to seven officers as he was handcuffed."His body was covered with over 24 separate lacerations, cuts, bruises, and a broken rib," Mr Anwar added.The public inquiry was announced in 2019 after it was confirmed there would be no criminal charges in the case.George Floyd died after being arrested in Minneapolis in 2020.
"We are always told that justice is colour-blind, but this inquiry must not be blind to the issue of colour".
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