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Investigation into West Yorkshire Police contact with Ambreen Fatima Sheikh

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

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Published
2024-02-22
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
West Yorkshire Police

What was investigated

The IOPC has begun an investigation into contact West Yorkshire Police had with a woman in the weeks before she suffered life-changing injuries in 2015. This follows a mandatory referral regarding police actions prior to her hospitalization.

Key findings

  • Police attended a property following a report of concern for the woman's welfare.
  • The woman was admitted to hospital with severe chemical burns and a significant brain injury.
  • The investigation will look into police interactions prior to her hospitalization.

Outcome

An independent investigation is underway to understand the nature of police contact and any potential failings.

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.