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Lauren Gilmour

Sheku Bayoh police officer concerned about race claims after death in custody, inquiry hears

A senior officer expressed concerns there may be allegations Sheku Bayoh's race played a part in his death in police custody, an inquiry has heard.

Sergeant Scott Maxwell managed the response team on the day of May 3 2015, when Mr Bayoh died following reports he was carrying a knife on the Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

He told the inquiry officers had been instructed to return to Kirkcaldy Police Station after Mr Bayoh had been taken to hospital.

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