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Deaths in Custody

Pradeep Bhowmick, 32, a prisoner at HMP Shotts has died.  He was convicted at Edinburgh High Court on 21^st September 2016. Police Scotland have been advised and the matter will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Next of kin have been informed and a fatal accident inquiry may be held in due course.

Michael Aitken, 44, an untried prisoner at HMP Barlinnie has died.  He was remanded at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 10^th March 2017.  Police Scotland have been advised and the matter will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Next of kin have been informed and a fatal accident inquiry may be held in due course.