Park Inn Hotel incident - statement

The Crown Office today, Thursday 6 April, confirmed that an independent investigation into the circumstances of the fatal shooting of a man by armed police at the Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow on 26 June 2020 has concluded police officers acted appropriately throughout and their actions were legitimate and proportionate.

The investigation also found the officers acted swiftly and decisively and that the use of lethal force was no more than absolutely necessary in the circumstances. 

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said: “Armed officers are among the most highly trained in policing and they acted quickly and with professionalism to save lives in what was a spontaneous, fast-moving incident.

“It was right that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service conduct this investigation, but our officers will understandably be relieved about this decision, which has concluded that their actions were absolutely necessary.

“Our thoughts remain with everyone involved.”

You can read the full statement from the Crown Office.