A man accused of assaulting a young boy at a campsite near Loch Ness has died in prison. John Bell, aged 44, faced charges relating to an alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old boy.
Incident Details
The incident reportedly took place at the Loch Ness Bay campsite in Drumnadrochit. According to police reports, the boy was approached inside his tent between 00:20 and 01:00 on 31 July.
Court Proceedings
Following the allegations, John Bell was remanded in custody at HMP Inverness. He appeared in court in September, during which he did not enter a plea to the charges.
Death in Custody
On Saturday, Bell was found dead in his prison cell. Authorities from Police Scotland stated that preliminary investigations suggest no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Next Steps
A report will be forwarded to the procurator fiscal for further review. The case continues to draw attention due to the serious nature of the allegations involved.
