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IOPC investigation into death of missing teenager in Surrey

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

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Published
2021-09-10
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Surrey Police

What was investigated

Our investigation into the police response to a missing person report in Surrey found that police actions were appropriate and in line with guidance. Following a mandatory referral by Surrey Police IOPC investigators looked at the police response to the missing person report.

Key findings

  • Police actions were appropriate and in line with guidance.
  • There was no indication of any misconduct by the officers involved.
  • The police response was proportionate and followed relevant missing person guidance.
  • Oskar was graded as a missing person with medium risk.
  • Intelligence checks and hospital enquiries were carried out promptly.
  • All relevant documentation was reviewed during the investigation.
  • Statements were gathered from the Surrey Police officers involved.

Outcome

No case to answer for the officers involved; the investigation concluded that the police response was appropriate.

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.