IOPC investigation finds South Wales Police use of restraint was proportionate prior to the death of a man

Key findings

• Restraint used by officers was found to be reasonable.
• The man was behaving erratically in a public place.
• Officers made efforts to keep the man safe until paramedics arrived.
• Handcuffs were applied to prevent potential harm to the man or others.
• Toxicology results showed a high concentration of cocaine in the man's blood.
• No indication that the restraint contributed to the man's death.
• The investigation waited for the inquest to complete before issuing findings.
• Witness statements and CCTV footage were analyzed.

Outcome

The officers' actions were deemed reasonable and proportionate, with no misconduct identified.