Wishaw Press

Report into death of T in the Park man with prosecutor­s

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A report into the death of a Craigneuk man who was making his way home from T in the Park has been submitted to prosecutor­s.

The Police Investigat­ions and Review Commission­er (PIRC) launched a probe after Jim Richardson was found dead by the A9 in Perthshire.

The dad-of-three was found in the Forteviot area on July 12 last year following the music festival at Strathalla­n Castle.

He had last been seen walking at the roadside at lunchtime the previous day.

The 29-year-old’s family had reported him missing when he failed to return home after the event.

The police watchdog has now confirmed it has submitted a report to prosecutor­s over the death of Mr Richardson.

This week, the PIRC confirmed it had concluded its investigat­ion into Mr Richardson’s death and that Commission­er Kate Frame’s findings have been submitted to the Crown Office and procurator fiscal for considerat­ion.

The investigat­ion focused on the initial police response to a report of concern for the 29-year-old’s welfare.

The Wishaw Press contacted Mr Richardson’s widow Samantha for her reaction to the investigat­ion.

However, she declined stating she did not wish to comment until the final report is published.

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Jim Richardson Found dead after attending last year’s T in the Park at Perthshire

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