Investigation update: death following police contact (Newmacher) - November 2023

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has instructed PIRC to investigate the circumstances of the death of a 45-year-old woman following police contact, in Newmachar on 22 November 2023. 

At the conclusion of our investigation a report will be sent to COPFS.

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