Aamer Anwar hopes 'thousands' of people will turn out at the end of the inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's death
The lawyer representing the family of a man who died in police custody has said he hopes "thousands" of people will turn out at the end of the inquiry into his death.
Speaking at a rally against racism organised by the STUC on Saturday alongside Mr Bayoh's sister Kadi Johnston, Aamer Anwar called for those who aim to fight racism to show their support for the family outside the inquiry's base in Edinburgh's Festival Square when hearings come to an end, similar to the trade union organised vigil which took place this week.
"We want thousands in that square when it comes to the end of this inquiry," he told those in attendance. A spontaneous action sprung up in the city last May, with dozens of people descending on the UK Government van, which was trying to detain two men.
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