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Investigation under way into police contact prior to death of Mohamud Hassan in Cardiff

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

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Published
2021-01-12
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
South Wales Police

What was investigated

We are undertaking an independent investigation into police contact with a man prior to his death in Cardiff. The investigation will focus on the interaction police had with the man during his arrest, the journey in a police van to custody, and the period of time he spent at the police station including whether relevant assessments were made prior to his release.

Key findings

  • The man was declared dead at a property on Newport Road.
  • He had been arrested by police the evening before his death.
  • The IOPC advised securing all body-worn video and CCTV footage related to the arrest.
  • The investigation will examine the level of force used by police officers.
  • Accounts will be gained from the officers involved in the arrest.
  • Witnesses to the police attendance and the man's movements will be interviewed.
  • An interim report from a post mortem examination is awaited.
  • Preliminary indications show no physical trauma to explain the cause of death.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, and findings will be communicated as they develop.

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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.