Police Scotland have issued a statement regarding the referral Blake Ross’ death to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.
Superintendent Lesley Clark of Edinburgh Division said: “Police Scotland has reported the circumstances surrounding the death of 13-year-old Blake Ross, who was reported missing from the Howdenhall area on Saturday, February 11, to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
“The matter has now been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.
“As in all matters concerning police contact before death, we will provide any necessary assistance to the PIRC as they conduct their investigation and we await the outcome of their report.
“This is a tragic set of circumstances and thoughts and condolences are with Blake’s family and friends.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
