Community 'trusted police' in wake of Sheku Bayoh's death, former officer claims

Police Scotland's Assistant Chief Constable Kenny Macdonald (centre) and Superintendent Gillian Docherty (right) arriving for the public inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's death on Tuesday. Photo: PA

A FORMER police inspector has said she believes there was no adverse reaction in the days following Sheku Bayoh’s death because the community “trusted the police”.

Jane Combe, 52, who retired from the force three years ago, told an inquiry into the 31-year-old’s death that there was no perception in the community of “a big cover up” by Police Scotland.