Suspect in Loch Ness Child Sex Case Dies in Custody
A man accused of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy at a popular Loch Ness campsite has been found dead in his prison cell. John Bell, 44, was discovered deceased at HMP Inverness on November 8, where he was being held on remand.
Details of the Alleged Campsite Assault
Bell had been formally charged with a serious sexual assault against a child that was alleged to have occurred in July. The incident took place at a campsite near the famous Loch Ness. According to reports, the young victim was allegedly approached by the man while inside his own tent on the campsite grounds.
Prison Service Response and Official Procedures
A spokesperson for the Scottish Prison Service confirmed the death, stating: "Every death, whether in prison custody or in our communities, is a tragedy for all those who knew and supported the individual."
The spokesperson outlined the standard procedure following such incidents: Police Scotland are immediately informed, and the matter is reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Subsequently, Fatal Accident Inquiries are conducted in due course to establish the full circumstances surrounding the death.
The case has now entered a new phase with the suspect's death, leaving many questions unanswered as official investigations continue.
