'No Knife' In Sheku Investigation

The family of Sheku Bayoh, the Kirkcaldy man who died in police custody, say rumours police recovered a knife belonging to him are 'unsubstantiated'.

They are planning a march through Kirkcaldy this weekend to march 4 months since the 31 year old's death. Mr Bayoh's relatives say they've lost faith in the investigators who are responsible for finding out how he died.

It has been reported that the PIRC have consulted with experts in 'excited delerium' - an unrecognised medical condition often cited in custody death cases.

A spokesperson for the Justice for Sheku Bayoh Campaign said: "Sheku was not a large, excessively powerful man. He weighed 12 stone (76 kilos) and measured 5'8" (173 cm). The family believe it is highly likely that Sheku died from positional asphyxiation: essentially crushed to death."

Several hundred people are expected at the march on Sunday. The event will commence at Town House, Kirkcaldy at 2 pm with a few short speeches before the march sets off. It will finish at Gallagher's, where there will be stalls representing the trades unions and community organisations which support the campaign. There will be family-friendly entertainment upstairs in Gallagher's until around 7 pm.

Anyone who wishes to pay their respects to the deceased or support the Justice for Sheku Bayoh Campaign is welcome to attend.