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Investigation under way following deaths of two teenagers in Ely

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2023-05-24
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
South Wales Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating police contact with two teenagers prior to their deaths in Ely, Cardiff. This follows a mandatory referral from South Wales Police after a marked police van was seen on CCTV driving behind the boys shortly before the collision.

Key findings

  • A marked police van was observed on CCTV driving behind the boys before the collision.
  • The IOPC sent investigators to attend post-incident procedures.
  • Initial accounts were obtained from key police witnesses.
  • South Wales Police will handle the collision investigation, while the IOPC focuses on police actions.
  • The investigation aims to establish facts through community engagement.
  • There is a potential for breaching professional standards by police officers.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, with the objective to determine if police conducted themselves inappropriately.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.