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Update on investigation into 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
2021-03-02
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 following police contact. The investigation involves gathering accounts from multiple officers and reviewing various forms of evidence including body worn video footage and CCTV.

Key findings

  • Officers attended a flat after receiving an emergency call about a fight.
  • Some occupants had injuries upon officer's arrival.
  • There is no evidence that the man was Tasered during his detention.
  • Eleven officers attended the address on the night of the incident.
  • Further accounts are being gathered from officers on duty at the custody suite.
  • CCTV footage from the custody suite is under review.
  • Street and private footage has been secured for further analysis.
  • The investigation is ongoing, requiring patience for a thorough review.

Outcome

The investigation continues with ongoing evidence collection and review.

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.