FAI process begins for man who died in custody at HMP Bowhouse
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The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry into the death of 34-year-old Brendan Reilly.
Mr Reilly was found dead in his cell within HMP Bowhouse, Kilmarnock on the morning of 11 June 2021.
Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads on fatalities investigations for COPFS, said: “The death of Brendan Reilly occurred while in legal custody and as such a Fatal Accident Inquiry is mandatory.
“The lodging of the First Notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the sheriff.”
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