News

  1. FAI Determination with precautions published after machine operator’s death

    The Procurator Fiscal notes the publication of the determination for the mandatory Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of George Alan Boyle.

    21 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  2. Four men imprisoned for more than 22 years over multi-million-pound payroll fraud.

    Four men who carried out a multi-million-pound VAT payroll fraud to fund their affluent lifestyles have been sentenced to more than 22 years in prison.

    21 Apr 2026 Cases
  3. FAI court process begins for Lowmoss prisoner death

    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 Mark Connor.

    20 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  4. Foster carer and rapist son sentenced over abuse of vulnerable children

    A foster carer subjected vulnerable children to sustained physical abuse while her son sexually assaulted and raped them.

    17 Apr 2026 Cases
  5. FAI court process begins for the death of Angus kennel owner

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

    17 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  6. FAI court process begins for the death of a Glasgow lorry driver

    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 John Dougall.  

    16 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  7. FAI process begins for Addiewell prisoner death

    The Procurator Fiscal has lodged a First Notice to commence the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Patrick McGrath Kelly.

    16 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  8. FAI court process begins for Addiewell prisoner death

    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 Christopher Fulton. 

    15 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  9. FAI court process begins for the death of Kelso farmer  

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

    15 Apr 2026 Death investigations
  10. FAI Determination published after Glenochil prisoner death

    The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) notes the determination in the Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of 81 year-old William MacDowell.

    15 Apr 2026 Death investigations