John Swinney has said he would be happy to meet with the family of Sheku Bayoh, after the chairman of the inquiry into his death stood down.

The First Minister’s comments come as the Scottish Greens say they will press the Government to appoint a new chair for the inquiry as soon as possible.

Lord Bracadale tendered his resignation on Tuesday over concerns about private meetings with Mr Bayoh’s family, a request he had initially refused.

The Scottish Police Federation said his position had become “untenable” as a result of these meetings.

The inquiry’s legal team, who were appointed by Lord Bracadale, have also stood down.

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Mr Bayoh, 31, a father-of-two, died after he was restrained by around six police officers who were called to Hayfield Road in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3 20

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