Press Statement Issued by Councillor Norman Macleod, Convener of the Northern Joint Police Board.

-Issued on behalf of Northern Joint Police Board-

Northern Joint Police Board wishes to express deep sympathy to the McLeod family for the sad loss of their son Kevin

It is acknowledged that aspects of the investigation into Kevin’s death could have been handled better.  However, as a consequence of this, a number of service improvements have been implemented by the Force.

On behalf of the Board we express regret for the distress this has caused and extend our sincere apologies to the McLeod family for this.

We will be making an offer to meet with the family where we would seek to answer any outstanding questions they may have and where we will apologise for the manner in which their complaints were handled.

The Northern Constabulary is a high performing and well led force which enjoys wide ranging support.  The Police Board continues to work closely with the Chief Constable.

The Board would emphasise that this sad incident predated the appointment of Mr Latimer as Chief Constable and it was Mr Latimer who instigated the external enquiry by Chief Constable Cameron.