This Asylum Seeker Stabbed Six People And Was Later Shot Dead By The Police, Here is What Happened

A public investigation called a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) will take place to look into the death of an asylum seeker, Badreddin Abdalla Adam Bosh, who was shot by police after he stabbed six people in Glasgow.

The incident happened on 26 June 2020 at the Park Inn Hotel in Glasgow. Bosh, a 28-year-old man from Sudan, attacked three other asylum seekers, two hotel staff members, and a police officer. Armed police were called to the scene, and Bosh was shot and killed on West George Street during the incident.

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), which oversees legal investigations in Scotland, has started the legal process to hold the inquiry. A preliminary court hearing will be held at Glasgow Sheriff Court on 11 March to set the direction of the investigation.

Kenny Donnelly, a senior representative of COPFS, explained why the inquiry is important. He said that Bosh’s death raised serious public concerns. The inquiry will provide a public platform to examine all the evidence collected during the investigation. The court will look at what happened, test the evidence in front of a judge, and determine what lessons can be learned to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Mr. Donnelly added that Bosh’s family will be kept informed of any major updates as the court process moves forward.

The FAI will investigate the cause of Bosh’s death, how the incident happened, and whether there were any precautions that could have been taken to stop such events from occurring again. Unlike a criminal trial, the FAI does not focus on blaming anyone. Instead, it aims to uncover facts and provide recommendations for the future.

An earlier investigation by the procurator fiscal determined that the actions of the police were “absolutely necessary” and “proportionate” because less dangerous methods, such as non-lethal weapons, did not work. The inquiry also found no evidence of any wrongdoing by Police Scotland officers involved in the incident.

This tragic event happened during the early months of the COVID-19 lockdown. During this time, the Home Office’s contractor, Mears, moved many asylum seekers in Glasgow into hotels as temporary housing. This arrangement drew criticism from some groups, as it left vulnerable individuals in unfamiliar and stressful situations.

Following the incident, the Home Office said it has made significant changes to improve how it identifies and supports asylum seekers who may be struggling or vulnerable. These changes aim to ensure they receive proper care and assistance in the future.

The inquiry will play a crucial role in helping the public and officials understand what happened, why it happened, and how similar incidents can be avoided going forward.