Investigation to be held into death of prisoner

An inquiry is to be held into the death of a prisoner.

Zach Banner, who was 22, died at Inverness Prison. He had previously been remanded at Tain Sheriff Court on 29 December.

The Scottish Prison Service said Police Scotland had been advised of the man’s death and the matter would be reported to the procurator fiscal.

A fatal accident inquiry would be held in due course, the prison service added. Scotland is to have its first “farming minister” attending weekly livestock marts and annual agricultural shows, the Church of Scotland has announced.

Rev Chris Blackshaw’s role involves visiting farms across Ayrshire offering spiritual and family support as well as liaising with groups such as young farmers organisations, the National Farmers Union Scotland, vets, estate workers and government agencies.

DUNDEE