Sheku Bayoh inquiry: ex-officer says detainee had ‘superhuman strength’

Nicole Short describes her terror' as Bayoh, who later died in custody, came towards her in Kirkcaldy

A retired police officer who was allegedly punched in the head by Sheku Bayoh has told the inquiry into his death that she believed he exhibited superhuman strength" by lifting three other officers off the ground as he struggled against their restraint.

Nicole Short, who burst into tears when asked to confirm her name at the start of the day's proceedings, described being overwhelmed by terror" as the frightening" Bayoh came towards her with his fists up.