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IOPC investigates complaints about South Wales Police made by the families of two teenagers who died in Ely

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

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Published
2023-12-14
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
South Wales Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating complaints about South Wales Police made by the families of two teenage boys who died in Cardiff in May. The boys were involved in a collision while riding an electric bike, with a police van traveling close behind them before the incident.

Key findings

  • The IOPC is examining South Wales Police's response to and management of the collision scene.
  • Treatment of the families at the collision scene is being scrutinized.
  • The force's communication with the families post-incident is under investigation.
  • Evidence gathering includes statements from local residents and police officers.
  • Hundreds of video clips, including body-worn video, have been reviewed.
  • The driver and passenger of the police van received gross misconduct notices.
  • A criminal investigation for dangerous driving has been initiated against the van driver.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, with decisions on disciplinary proceedings and referrals to the Crown Prosecution Service pending.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 14 July 2026 · Next review due: 14 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 2026-07-14.