Alexander McKellar struck Tony Parsons with a car in September 2017 on the A82 while he was on a solo charity bike ride. Mr Parsons' body was eventually recovered from a remote peat bog in January 2021.
Scotland's watchdog the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner has now confirmed it has been instructed by the Crown Office to probe"allegations of criminality" in relation to a complaint made against PoliceIt is understood the allegations have been made by Alexander McKellar's former partner, who was due to appear as a key witness in the case at the High Court inA spokesperson said:"PIRC has been instructed to investigate allegations of criminality in relation to...
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said:"It would not be appropriate to comment on these assertions as criminal proceedings have not concluded. "There are a number of outstanding complaints which will be progressed at the conclusion of all criminal proceedings."
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