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IOPC investigation finds Gwent Police use of force reasonable prior to the death of Mouayed Bashir

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

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Published
2024-02-02
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
Gwent Police

What was investigated

An investigation by the IOPC examined police interaction with the man and his parents after officers responded to an emergency call expressing concern for his welfare. The investigation also looked into complaints regarding police treatment and whether officers' actions were influenced by the family's race.

Key findings

  • Use of restraints was justified given the circumstances.
  • Officers acted based on their assessment of risks posed by the man.
  • There was a lack of empathy in communication with the family at times.
  • ABD not communicated to the ambulance service as a factor.
  • No grounds for disciplinary action against officers.
  • Communication issues existed, causing family distress.
  • Officers' behavior did not indicate racial bias.
  • Recommendations for improved officer training were accepted by the force.

Outcome

The investigation found that while the officers faced a challenging situation, their actions were justified. The recommendations for improved training were accepted by Gwent Police.

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.