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BBC News
29-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Inquiry to be held into death of two-month-old baby in Aberdeen
The court process has started for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of a two-month-old baby in Aberdeen almost four years Wilson was born on 11 August 2021 at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and died at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital on 15 October the same Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said the inquiry would "establish facts" surrounding the death rather than "apportion blame". A preliminary hearing has been set for 11 September at Aberdeen Sheriff Court. The FAI will also consider whether NHS Grampian's reviews identified sufficient and appropriate measures to prevent the occurrence of any similar deaths in the fiscal Andy Shanks said: "The Lord Advocate considers that the death of Michael Wilson occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary FAI should be held."Michael's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress."NHS Grampian said it would not be appropriate to comment in advance of the proceedings.
The Independent
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Inquiry into fatal shooting of asylum seeker to last up to 12 weeks
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of an asylum seeker who was shot dead by police after going on a knife rampage at a hotel in Glasgow is expected to take up to 12 weeks. Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, 28, an asylum seeker from Sudan, stabbed six people on June 26 2020. He was being housed at the Park Inn Hotel, West George Street, Glasgow, where the attack happened, and was one of hundreds of asylum seekers moved into hotels in Glasgow at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Mr Bosh was shot dead by police who attended the scene. A preliminary hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court was told the inquiry will examine 'areas of dispute' including whether mental health assessment was sufficient; and whether tasers should be classified similarly to batons when used by police officers. The Home Office, Mears Group PLC, the Scottish Police Federation, Glasgow City Council, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and Migrant Help UK are some of the organisations which will have legal representation. Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar said that an anonymity order for police officers involved has been granted and that the fatal accident inquiry is expected to take between 10 to 12 weeks. She said that the incident had been 'clearly distressing for all involved'. Last year, Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain decided it was in the public interest to hold a discretionary FAI. Emma Toner, representing Police Scotland, said: 'The principle area of interest is in the police response to the incident.' The hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court was told that Police Scotland 'had no knowledge that the hotel was housing asylum seekers' and that there could have been the opportunity to 'de-escalate', according to Shelagh McCall KC, representing the Scottish Police Federation. Ms McCall said: 'Police Scotland had no knowledge that this hotel housed asylum seekers at relevant time. Had that been communicated there was the opportunity for community engagement with staff and residents at hotel. 'Community policing can help with issues before they escalate.' She said that other issues were 'in relation to a spontaneous firearms incident', and the armed police operating standard procedure, regarding 'communication difficulties' and 'whether there are others in the area which match the description of the suspect'. She said that many of the asylum seekers at the hotel did not speak English but had to communicate with armed police, and that the inquiry would hear evidence that tasers 'were used by trained officers who need permission to deploy' and 'should be treated like batons'. Sheriff Principal Anwar said that the scope for investigating mental health training for officers was 'too broad' but that 'whether they had been made aware of it, would be different'. Adam Black, representing NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: 'One area of dispute is questions around assessment of Mr Bosh's mental health.' Sheriff Principal Anwar said: 'Clearly this incident was distressing for all those involved, there is keen interest in moving forward, and that all parties are prepared.' She fixed a further preliminary hearing for September 15.
The Independent
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Inquiry launched after man dies with severe leg ulcers
An inquiry is set to be held into the death of a man who developed complications with severe leg ulcers. David Ainsworth, 59, died on 22 January 2020 in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, after concerns were raised by a home carer. Mr Ainsworth, of Hamilton, was taken to the hospital on January 20, where his condition deteriorated and he died. On Thursday the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal said it has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry (FAI). A preliminary hearing will be held on 13 June 2025 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, South Lanarkshire. The purpose of an FAI is not to attribute blame to any person or party but to determine the cause of death, the circumstances surrounding the death, establish what precautions could have been taken, if any, and to minimise the risk of future deaths in future under similar circumstances. It will explore the circumstances of Mr Ainsworth's death, with particular focus on the assessment, support and care he received. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said: 'The death of David Ainsworth occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary fatal accident inquiry should be held. 'An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal's wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination. 'Mr Ainsworth's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.' Leg ulcers are the most common kind of ulcer according to the NHS, accounting for around 60 per cent of cases. They are estimated to affect around 1 in 500 people in the UK, but become much more common with age. For those over 80, they are estimated to affect around 1 in 50 people. They are most commonly developed after minor injuries, when persistently high pressure in the veins weakens the skin. Anyone who develops a leg ulcer is advised to contact their GP, as they do not usually heal without treatment.
The Independent
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Fatal accident inquiry into death of man with severe leg ulcers
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) will be held into the death of a man who developed complications with severe leg ulcers. David Ainsworth, 59, died on January 22 2020 in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, after concerns were raised by a home carer. Mr Ainsworth, of Hamilton, was taken to the hospital on January 20, where his condition deteriorated and he died. On Thursday the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal said it has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry. A preliminary hearing will be held on June 13 2025 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, South Lanarkshire. The purpose of an FAI is not to attribute blame to any person or party but to determine the cause of death, the circumstances surrounding the death, establish what precautions could have been taken, if any, and to minimise the risk of future deaths in future under similar circumstances. It will explore the circumstances of Mr Ainsworth's death, with particular focus on the assessment, support and care he received. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said: 'The death of David Ainsworth occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary fatal accident inquiry should be held. 'An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal's wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Fatal accident inquiry into death of man with severe leg ulcers
A fatal accident inquiry (FAI) will be held into the death of a man who developed complications with severe leg ulcers. David Ainsworth, 59, died on January 22 2020 in Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, after concerns were raised by a home carer. Mr Ainsworth, of Hamilton, was taken to the hospital on January 20, where his condition deteriorated and he died. On Thursday the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal said it has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a discretionary fatal accident inquiry. A preliminary hearing will be held on June 13 2025 at Hamilton Sheriff Court, South Lanarkshire. ADVERTISEMENT The purpose of an FAI is not to attribute blame to any person or party but to determine the cause of death, the circumstances surrounding the death, establish what precautions could have been taken, if any, and to minimise the risk of future deaths in future under similar circumstances. It will explore the circumstances of Mr Ainsworth's death, with particular focus on the assessment, support and care he received. Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on death investigations for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), said: 'The death of David Ainsworth occurred in circumstances giving rise to serious public concern and as such a discretionary fatal accident inquiry should be held. 'An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal's wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination. 'Mr Ainsworth's family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.'
