IOPC to investigate complaints over woman’s search and detention by Greater Manchester Police
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2025-05-16
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- Greater Manchester Police
What was investigated
The IOPC has concluded that a woman’s complaints relating to her interactions with Greater Manchester Police officers while in custody should now be independently investigated. This includes complaints about how she was searched and the medical attention provided while in custody.
Key findings
- 15 of the 60 complaints were upheld.
- A reasonable and proportionate outcome was provided for the remaining 45 complaints.
- A referral to the Reflective Practice Review Process was recommended for eight of the complaints.
- One officer was recommended for all eight complaints.
- A second officer was recommended for two complaints.
- An independent investigation was initiated into six complaints, including the search conducted at Pendleton Police Station.
Outcome
An independent investigation into specific complaints has begun, while the IOPC recommended addressing several failures identified in the police's prior handling.
Related on BlueLineHub
- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
- IOPC outcomes & learning feed
- Greater Manchester Police force profile
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 2026-07-14.