Family of death-in-custody victim demand answers from police

The heartbroken family of a man who died in police custody say they will not rest until they know the truth about how he died.

Father-of-two Sheku Bayoh, aged 31, died on May 3 after being detained by officers who say he was spotted brandishing a knife in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

He became violent, it is alleged, and a female officer "feared for her life".

But Mr Bayoh's family say they have "grave concerns" about the incident, claiming they were told several different versions of events in the immediate aftermath.

ITV News Scotland correspondent Debi Edward reports:

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The family has also criticised Police Scotland for not suspending the officers involved without prejudice while investigations are carried out.

At a press conference in Edinburgh today, Mr Bayoh's partner and mother to his four-month-old son Isaac described him as her "soulmate and best friend".

Family solicitor Aamer Anwar said Mr Bayoh was a "well-liked, peaceful" young man with no history of violence, and said it was a "matter of wider public concern" that the officers in question are still in contact with the public despite the investigation into a death in custody.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) is now examining the circumstances of Mr Bayoh's death.

Chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, Brian Docherty, said he did not wish to add to the "pain" of the mourning family by making "unhelpful comments", adding: