Mr Bayoh, 31, died in Kirkcaldy on 3 May 2015, after being restrained on the ground by six officers. The Crown Office decided not to take legal action against the officers involved.

A separate public inquiry has also been looking at the circumstances leading to Mr Bayoh’s death, as well as the investigation into his death and whether or not race was a factor.

His relatives launched a legal action in 2018, seeking £1.85m in damages over his “unlawful killing”.

On 28 February, Chief Constable Jo Farrell met with members of the Bayoh family and offered her apology to the family for their ordeal and expressed her condolences for their loss and underlined Police Scotland’s absolute commitment to participate in every aspect of the public inquiry and to address any recommendations made by the inquiry.

Following that meeting, the family welcomed her stated commitment “towards becoming an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory service which better reflects and represents the communities the police serve”.

The civil settlement, which has not been revealed, was agreed without any admission of liability by Police Scotland.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Police Federation said the organisation, which represents rank-and-file officers, was “surprised to find that the chief constable has decided to settle this claim”.

The spokesperson said: “As the inquiry continues, it would be inappropriate to say any more at this stage, other than to remind the public that the clear position of the officers involved in the apprehension of Mr Bayoh is that they acted reasonably, in the public interest in the circumstances, given the danger that he presented.”