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The family of a man who was murdered by a recently released prisoner is pursuing legal action against five different authorities. Alan Geddes, a father-of-one, was stabbed 40 times by Stuart Quinn in Aberdeen in December 2019 after offering him a place to stay. Quinn had been released from prison the day before and was due to receive help for personal issues. The homeless unit he had gone to was shut, and he was taken in by Mr Geddes. Last year, a Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland report found that Mr Geddes’ death could potentially have been prevented if Quinn had been offered accommodation upon his release.
The family is now seeking a damages case against the Scottish Prison Service, the Scottish government, Aberdeen City Council, NHS Grampian, and the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. There will be a four-day proof commencing on 13 May 2025, and the family says that court action is the only option left to get answers as it seeks accountability.
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland report showed that Quinn had been diagnosed with drug-induced psychosis and had four relatively brief admissions to psychiatric hospital. He had been detained under the Mental Health Act on each admission for paranoid delusional beliefs. Quinn had spent the majority of 2019 in prison, and he was released without any support package or accommodation in place.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service have said that no fatal accident inquiry will be held. Thompsons Solicitors representing the family of Mr Geddes said that they were looking to recover a “substantial” amount for the family. Mr. Geddes’ sister, Sandra Geddes, says that it is not about blaming anyone but recognizes that mistakes were made and wants accountability for them
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