Police withdraw legal challenge over Sheku Bayoh inquiry extension calls

Police Scotland have withdrawn calls for a judicial review over a proposed extension of the terms of reference of the ongoing inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh (Family handout/PA) - (PA Media)

Police Scotland has withdrawn calls for a judicial review over the way the Scottish Government is handling calls to extend the terms of reference of the inquiry into the death of a man in police custody.

Sheku Bayoh, a father-of-two, died after he was restrained by about six police officers who were called to Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3 2015.