The Latest Breaking News from Nicole Short

Sheku Bayoh’s sister vows to continue ‘fight for justice’ after meeting Swinney

Mr Bayoh’s family said that John Swinney had told them the public inquiry into his death was of ‘paramount importance’.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Sheku Bayoh family criticise police group’s call to downgrade inquiry

Scottish Police Federation questions whether public inquiry was necessary into death in custody in 2015

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025

Part of me died on day of Sheku Bayoh incident, says ex-police officer

Nicole Short has spoken publicly for the first time since the death of the father-of-two in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Forensics expert found ‘nothing of relevance’ on PC's vest

A FORENSICS expert who examined a vest worn by a police constable allegedly stamped on by Sheku Bayoh has told an inquiry she found nothing “of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2022

Forensics expert tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry police uniform had 'no evidence of stamp'

Laura MacPhie said she did not see 'anything that looked like footwear' on the officer who Mr Bayoh allegedly stamped on before his death.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Forensics expert found ‘nothing of relevance’ on Pc’s vest

The inquiry has been told by other officers that Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by the 31-year-old.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2022

Injured Pc’s vest had shoe mark on it, Sheku Bayoh inquiry told

The probe has previously been told by officers that Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by the detainee, who later died.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

Community 'trusted police' in wake of Sheku Bayoh's death, former officer claims

A FORMER police inspector has said she believes there was no adverse reaction in the days following Sheku Bayoh’s death because the community…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2022

Community trusted police in wake of Sheku Bayoh death, ex-officer tells inquiry

The 31-year-old died while being restrained by police in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015.

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

Medical professional casts doubt on alleged stamp on Pc in Sheku Bayoh case

Police officers claim their colleague Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by Mr Bayoh, but this has been disputed.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022