Sheku Bayoh's family settles with Police Scotland

The family of Sheku Bayoh has settled their legal case against Police Scotland, nearly ten years after his death. Bayoh died in police custody in May 2015 after being restrained by officers. He was 31 years old at the time. The settlement comes after a lengthy legal battle that began in 2018 when the family filed a £1.85 million civil lawsuit against the police. Details of the settlement will remain confidential, and the police stated there was no admission of liability. The Scottish Police Federation expressed surprise at the decision to settle. They emphasized that Bayoh was the one who broke the law, claiming he was under the influence of drugs and had threatened the public with a knife before the police arrived. The police had been called to the scene due to reports of Bayoh's erratic behavior. The inquiry into his death revealed significant issues within the police force, including a ruling that it was institutionally racist. Chief Constable Jo Farrell had previously met with Bayoh's family to express condolences and discuss the force's efforts to improve. The public inquiry into Bayoh's death is ongoing and has already cost taxpayers over £23 million. The inquiry aims to determine the circumstances surrounding his death and whether race played a role. Meanwhile, the Crown Office decided not to prosecute any officers involved in the incident.