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IOPC investigating police contact with Daniel Duffield prior to his death

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

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Published
2024-07-12
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
South Wales Police, Staffordshire Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating police contact with a man before his and a woman’s deaths. The investigation will focus on interactions between 10 May and 14 May 2024, following referrals from both police forces.

Key findings

  • Contact with Mr Duffield and Ms Evans prior to their deaths is under investigation.
  • Separate contacts were made by Staffordshire Police and South Wales Police.
  • Staffordshire Police detained Mr Duffield under the Mental Health Act on 10 May.
  • South Wales Police had face-to-face contact with Mr Duffield on 14 May.
  • Concerns for welfare were raised with both police forces.
  • The investigation will examine if appropriate actions were taken by the police.
  • Accounts from officers and staff are being gathered as part of initial enquiries.
  • Staffordshire Police is conducting a separate murder investigation into Ms Evans' death.

Outcome

The investigation is at an early stage and aims to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

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.