Sheku Bayoh inquiry: lawyer allegedly watched World Cup game during session

Gordon Jackson KC, representing three police officers, alleged to have started watching match as evidence was given

One of Scotland's most senior lawyers has been accused of showing contempt for an inquiry into the death of a man in police custody after he allegedly began watching a World Cup football match during the proceedings.

Gordon Jackson KC who is representing three of the six police officers involved in the arrest of Sheku Bayoh at an inquiry into his death, is alleged to have started watching the game on his phone during an evidence session on Wednesday.