National force reviews rules after suspect sets himself on fire

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National force reviews rules after suspect sets himself on fire

PIRC advises Police Scotland to raise awareness of its care and welfare procedures in police custody.

Date - 14th October 2019
By - Chris Smith

Police Scotland officers have been advised on the importance of carrying out “professional, effective and diligent searches” after a suspect managed to withhold a lighter and use it to self-harm. An investigation was carried out by the...

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