Update on investigation into police handling of missing person reports prior to vehicle and occupants found in St Mellons

Key findings

• The investigation is ongoing and involves gathering statements from police personnel.
• Review of police communication and CCTV is being conducted.
• A notice of misconduct has been served to a Gwent Police officer.
• The investigation examines whether the missing persons' ages impacted decision making.
• Both Gwent and South Wales Police's response to missing person reports is being scrutinized.
• The investigation seeks to establish the appropriateness of the risk assessments made.
• The analysis includes contact with families before the vehicle's discovery.
• The role of the National Police Air Service is being considered.

Outcome

The investigation is ongoing, with a misconduct notice issued, but no disciplinary proceedings have yet been determined.