Investigation into use of force during arrest in Porthmadog
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
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- Published
- 2023-05-11
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- North Wales Police
What was investigated
The Independent Office for Police Conduct began an investigation into the use of force by officers during the arrest of a man following a domestic incident. The man was taken to hospital for treatment after the arrest before being transferred into custody.
Key findings
- The IOPC received a referral from North Wales Police.
- A video of the incident was shared widely on social media.
- The incident involved an arrest after a domestic call.
- The man required hospital treatment after the arrest.
- Public concern was raised regarding the level of force used.
- An independent investigation was deemed necessary.
Outcome
The investigation is ongoing to determine the appropriateness of the force used during the arrest.
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- North Wales Police force profile
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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.