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Inverness Businessman Named as Man Killed in Altercation at Leachhkin Hill Road

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A 65-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Inverness businessman John Birrell (Pictured).

Emergency services attended and sadly John Birrell was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is being treated as a suspicious death following a post mortem examination.

The 65-year-old man is due to appear at Inverness Sheriff Court today (Wednesday, 19 August, 2020).

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Joseph Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy
Joseph Kennedy is a senior writer and editor at The Highland Times. He covers politics, business, and community affairs across the Highlands and Islands. His reporting focuses on stories that matter to local people while placing them in a wider national and international context.
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