An independent investigation into the mystery death of a man 26 years ago has cost the taxpayer almost £250,000. Kevin McLeod’s body was discovered at the bottom of Wick Harbour on February 9, 1997, after a night out.
His parents, Hugh and June McLeod and uncle Allan McLeod, believe he was murdered because of serious injuries found on his body. They have campaigned over the years for the case to be reopened and the killer brought to justice.
In 2019, Merseyside Police were asked by Police Scotland to carry out an independent investigation into their original handling of the death probe. It concluded last year that Kevin’s death was accidental and that there was no criminality involved.
