The deaths of two men in police custody are to be probed by a sheriff. Declan Gallacher, 24, became ill while being held at a police station in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, in December 2018.
Paramedics raced to the station but Gallacher, who was in a custody cell, could not be saved. David Berry passed away while at Govan police station in Glasgow.
Both deaths are set to be probed at a fatal accident inquiry at Glasgow Sheriff Court. A fundraiser was launched in aid of Gallacher following his death which raised more than £3,000 towards funeral costs.
Footballer Leigh Griffiths donated £500 to the fund after hearing he was a huge Celtic fan. He posted on the JustGiving page: "From the boys at Celtic."
A message on the fundraising page said: "Declan sadly passed away in a custody cell in a police station. He leaves behind a devastated family that needs their community's help in this time of need.
"Declan was a huge part in anyone's life who got to meet him." A family member later added: "We're completely overwhelmed by the donations.
"We as a family can't thank people enough for their support during the saddest of times, thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
A preliminary hearing will take place in May to allow legal teams to discuss issues which will 'likely arise' during the inquiry and to identify matters which may be in dispute.
The inquiry is mandatory due to both men being in legal custody at the time of their deaths. No date has yet been set for the full inquiry to get underway.
A notice announcing the probe said: "The procurator fiscal considers that a preliminary hearing is necessary to allow the parties to settle the scope of the FAI; identify matters likely to arise during the FAI; identify matters likely to be in dispute; and establish a framework for the course of the FAI."
Police Scotland and the Crown Office were approached for comment.
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