Misconduct notice served on South Wales Police officer as part of investigation into police contact with Mohamud Mohamed Hassan
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2021-02-15
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- South Wales Police
What was investigated
Investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) have served a misconduct notice on a South Wales Police officer regarding their conduct during police contact with the man prior to his death. The notice is part of an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's tragic death.
Key findings
- A misconduct notice was served to inform the officer of the ongoing investigation.
- The officer attended the scene and transported the man to custody.
- The man communicated health complaints during transport.
- There are concerns regarding the transmission of health information to custody staff.
Outcome
The misconduct notice serves as a preliminary step in the investigation; no conclusion about wrongdoing has been reached yet. The investigation continues to gather evidence regarding the circumstances of the man's death.
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.