Police Investigations and Review Commissioner Kate Frame has said she understands why the family of Sheku Bayoh is demanding answers over the Kirkcaldy man’s death in custody.
Mr Bayoh died in police custody on May 3 and a PIRCinvestigation into the cause of his death is under way.
It has been claimed that he suffered a series of injuries on the morning of his death.
MsFrame will meet Mr Bayoh’s relatives on Thursday.
She said on Tuesday: “I fully empathise with the deceased’s family and their need for answers in relation to the circumstances surrounding the death of Sheku Bayoh on 3 May 2015.
“I’m looking forward to meeting with the Bayoh family on Thursday and welcome the opportunity to discuss my role as Commissioner and the investigation process.
“I will listen to the concerns that the family have raised recently and update them on the further work that is being undertaken before the matter is fully reported to the Lord Advocate.
“I’m also keen to receive any additional information from them which they consider might be relevant to the ongoing investigation.
“I fully recognise the family’s need for a clear understanding of what caused Sheku Bayoh’s death, and despite the fact that the post mortem conducted shortly after his death was inconclusive, I remain committed to thoroughly investigating all lines of enquiry.”
The family of Mr Bayoh, a trainee gas engineer and father of two, met the Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland to discuss the investigation last week.