News

  1. Trawler skipper death FAI determination published

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Lachlan Robertson. 

    24 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  2. Joint FAI for two who died from covid in prison

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to commence the court process for a joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Alexander Drysdale and George Greenshields.

    22 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  3. Man who assembled deadly 3D-printed gun in his bedroom is sentenced

    A man who used a 3D printer to assemble a deadly assault gun in his bedroom has been ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work.

    21 Jan 2025 Cases
  4. Court process begins for Park Inn Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice with the Sheriff Court to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh.

    20 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  5. FAI Determination for Glenochil prisoner death published

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 59-year-old Alexander Salmond.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  6. FAI Determination published for two men who died from Covid-19

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the joint Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of Gordon Pinkerton and Francis Moore.

    14 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  7. Former Scotland rugby player sentenced for domestic abuse campaign against former partner

    A former Scotland rugby player has been sentenced after subjecting his former partner to a campaign of domestic abuse.

    09 Jan 2025 Cases
  8. Fatal Accident Inquiry Determination published following death of a soldier

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the conclusion of the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 24-year-old Lance Corporal Joe Spencer.

    08 Jan 2025 Death investigations
  9. Edinburgh chef jailed over campaign of violent, sexual and domestic abuse

    A man has been jailed for 12 years following a campaign of violent, sexual and domestic abuse.

    08 Jan 2025 Cases
  10. FAI court process begins for the death of a transportation company worker

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Jordan Little.  

    23 Dec 2024 Death investigations