Investigation update: death following police contact (Perth) - December 2023
We have been directed by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to investigate the circumstances of the death of a 37-year-old woman following an incident involving police in Perth on 19 December 2023.
Once the investigation is concluded, a report on our findings will be submitted to the COPFS for consideration.
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