Written question asked by Lord McFall of Alcluith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To comment on Strathclyde Police's statement regarding an alleged assault in a cell in Easterhouse Police Office on 14th February.

Answer: Mr. McFall: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on Strathclyde police's statement regarding an alleged assault in a cell in Easterhouse police office on 14 February. [17114] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: I understand that a man has been charged with attempted murder following the assault and that a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal in Glasgow and that the matter is under further investigation. It would be inappropriate, therefore, to comment further at present.

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