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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lauren Gilmour

Mother of Sheku Bayoh’s child heard of death on social media, inquiry hears

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Sheku Bayoh’s former partner, with whom he had a child, found out via social media that he had died, the inquiry into his death has heard.

The inquiry heard evidence from Chief Superintendent Nicola Shepherd on Thursday, who said she had become aware Mr Bayoh’s former partner heard about his death on social media, after hearing about the woman’s posts drawing attention to it.

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