Expert witness gives evidence in Sheku Bayoh inquiry

Joanne Caffery is an expert in the use of force by police to restrain suspects.

An expert witness has told the Sheku Bayoh inquiry “reasonable officers” should always try to build rapport with a suspect and contain them, rather than rushing to use force.

Joanne Caffery was giving evidence at the latest hearing into the events surrounding the death of the 31-year-old after being restrained by police in Kirkcaldy seven years ago.

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