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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nick Forbes

Sheku Bayoh family say ‘time to restart stopwatch’ as new chair of inquiry named

Lawyer Aamer Anwar, left, with Shehu Bayoh’s sister Kadi Johnson and her husband Ade Johnson (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

The family of Sheku Bayoh have said it is now “time to restart the stopwatch” following the appointment of a new chairman for the public inquiry into his death.

Judge Lord Colbeck takes over the role from Lord Bracadale, who stepped down in October last year over concerns about private meetings with Mr Bayoh’s family.

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