Erin McQuade, 18, died along with her grandparents Jack and Lorraine Sweeney when a bin lorry crashed in Glasgow’s George Square in December last year.

Erin’s parents told the Sun newspaper on Monday, June 15, they felt ’browbeaten’ when they met a fiscal to discuss the probe into the tragedy. Matthew and Jaqueline McQuade said the official showed ‘no compassion’ and accused the family of ‘splitting hairs’.

The Crown has denied the accusations.

A Crown Office spokesman told the Reporter: “The member of staff involved has many years of experience in explaining information which can be both complex and upsetting for relatives to hear.

“He has categorically denied making such statements at this meeting and he has never used offensive and unacceptable language of this nature at any time during his many years in the job.

“We appreciate how terribly devastating this incident has been on all the families involved and we assure them that we are doing everything possible to ensure that the forthcoming fatal accident inquiry, led by the Solicitor General, will provide them with the answers they deserve.” Erin, Jack, and Lorraine were killed along with three others when bin lorry driver Harry Clarke collapsed at the wheel three days before Christmas.