CONCLUSION

long period of time prior to 1 April 2014.

“This internal defect or cracking would not be obvious on visual inspection. There are no reasonable precautions I can propose whereby Keane’s death or the accident might have been avoided.”

As well as outlining evidence heard at the inquiry – held at Edinburgh Sheriff Court – the judge’s 42-page determination also makes a number of recommendations for the future.

Sheriff Principal Stephen said that the risks of freestand-

“There are no reasonable precautions I can propose whereby Keane’s death or the accident might have been avoided”

MHAIRI STEPHEN QC