Ex-police officer says Sheku Bayoh death ‘still haunts her to this day’

Nicole Short says a part of her died that day, and wants her name cleared after allegations of racism.

A police officer who was involved in the arrest of Sheku Bayoh, the man who died in custody ten years ago, said the incident still haunts her to this day.

Nicole Short was one of the officers who responded to reports that Mr Bayoh was carrying a weapon in a street in Kirkcaldy.

She says a part of her died that day, and wants her name cleared after allegations of racism.

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Last updated Nov 5th, 2025 at 19:13

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