Investigation update: criminal allegations against the police (Hamilton) - March 2015

We are investigating a criminal allegation of assault of a 30-year-old man which occurred in Hamilton on 1 March 2015.

The matter was referred to the PIRC by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and a report will be submitted to the COPFS in due course.

Notes to editors

Our list of live investigations is not exhaustive and includes only the most serious incidents, including fatalities.

We will not publish details of any investigation where there are ongoing criminal proceedings.

We consider cases to remain live until the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service have taken a final decision following the receipt of our report.

For a full list of relevant live investigations, visit www.pirc.scot