IOPC investigation finds no evidence that South Wales Police actions contributed to the death of Mohamud Hassan
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2024-05-02
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- South Wales Police
What was investigated
An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the actions of South Wales Police during the arrest and detention of a man found no evidence that officers caused or contributed to his death. The investigation examined the contact police had with the man, focusing on the use of force and the level of care provided during custody.
Key findings
- No evidence found that officers contributed to the man's death.
- Allegation of excessive force found not proven.
- Case to answer for one officer regarding use of force in custody.
- One officer received an 18-month written warning for misconduct.
- Lack of respect and care noted in treatment during arrest and detention.
- Some areas of learning were identified for South Wales Police.
- Some custody CCTV equipment was non-functional, potentially losing evidence.
- Recommendations made were accepted and implemented by South Wales Police.
Outcome
No case to answer for most officers involved, but areas for improvement were identified. A disciplinary case was heard but found not proven.
Related on BlueLineHub
- Accountability hub — how oversight of UK policing works
- IOPC outcomes & learning feed
- South Wales 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 2026-07-13.