Investigation update: COPFS instructed death investigation (Glasgow) - April 2023

The Crown Office and the Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) instructed PIRC to carry out an investigation into the death of a 36 year-old man who was found on 27 April 2023 in Glasgow.

On completion, a report will be sent to COPFS.

Update: a final report was issued to COPFS on 5 September 2023.

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