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Update on investigation into the death of Mohamud Mohamed Hassan in Cardiff

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

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Published
2021-02-09
Investigation type
independent
Force involved
South Wales Police

What was investigated

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, including police contact prior to his death and the level of force used by officers. The investigation includes reviewing body-worn video and CCTV footage, gathering accounts from police personnel and the man's family, and examining the scene of the incident.

Key findings

  • The investigation is ongoing and evidence is still being gathered.
  • Police contact with the man prior to his death is under scrutiny.
  • The extent of force used by officers during the man's arrest is being examined.
  • The welfare checks conducted during the man's detention are being reviewed.
  • Assessments prior to the man's release from custody are being evaluated.
  • There is consideration of any potential evidence of discrimination.
  • Investigating the hours following the man's release until his death.

Outcome

The investigation is currently continuing, with no outcome yet determined.

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.