Report Summary
This report provides members of the Scottish Police Authority with an overview of Chief Constable’s Report.
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Meeting
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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 23 March 2023
Date : 23 March 2023
Location : COSLA, Edinburgh
Serious Violence including Homicide
Since the last meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board on Thursday 23 March 2023, nine murders have sadly taken place across Police Scotland. Every death is unique and every homicide investigation presents its own particular challenge.
The professional investigative response by officers and staff, driven by the particular circumstances of each death, has resulted in the identification and arrest of an accused person or persons in each of the deaths. The ability to respond to multiple incidences of serious criminality occurring within a compressed time period, and conducting complex investigations while supporting the families and communities affected, demonstrates the value of the integrated and effective national service.
Significant Convictions
Murder of Lauren Wilson
On Wednesday 26 May 2021, the body of Lauren Wilson, aged 34, was found within the home address of the accused Craig Walker (41), having sustained significant injuries. A murder investigation was launched, led by the Major Investigation Team, and Craig Walker was charged with her Murder.
On Monday 3 April 2023, Craig Walker was found guilty of the murder of Ms Wilson at the High Court in Glasgow, and sentenced to life imprisonment with the punishment part set at 21 years.
Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Lauren Wilson.
Murder of Fawziyah Javed
On Thursday 2 September 2021, Police Scotland officers and other emergency services responded to reports of a woman having fallen from the hillside at Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh. Fawziyah Javed, aged 31, tragically died at the scene and an investigation commenced into the circumstances surrounding her death.
The investigation led to the arrest of her husband, Kashif Anwar, who was charged with her murder. Fawziyah was pregnant at the time of her murder.
On Thursday 6 April, Kashif Anwar was convicted at the High Court of murdering his 31-year-old pregnant wife. He was sentenced to a minimum of 20 years.
Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Fawziyah Javed.
