FAI court process begins for Low Moss prison death

FAI court process begins for Low Moss prison death

The Crown Office has lodged a first notice to begin the court process for a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the death of Kenneth Divers.

The 80-year-old, a prisoner within HMP Low Moss, diedat the Glasgow Royal Infirmary on 2 February 2025

Mr Divers was in legal custody and in the care of the state at the time of his death. A preliminary hearing will be held on 25 November at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Procurator fiscal Andy Shanks said: “The lord advocate considers that the death of Kenneth Divers occurred whilst he was in legal custody and as such a fatal accident inquiry is mandatory.

“The lodging of the first notice enables FAI proceedings to commence under the direction of the sheriff.”

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