Cymraeg isod
Statement from IOPC Director for Wales, Catrin Evans:
“We are undertaking an independent investigation into police contact with Mohamud Hassan prior to his death in Cardiff on Saturday (9 January).
“We were advised in the early hours of Sunday by South Wales Police that Mr Hassan was declared dead at a property on Newport Road on Saturday evening. We were also advised that he had been arrested by police at the same address on Friday evening and been released from Cardiff Bay custody suite without charge at around 8.30 am the following day. At that early stage we advised the force ensure that all police officer body-worn video of the arrest and journey to the station, along with CCTV footage from custody was secured for investigation.
“I send my condolences to Mr Hassan’s family and friends, and to everyone affected by his sad death. We are aware of concerns being expressed and questions being asked about use of force by police officers. We will look carefully at the level of force used during the interaction and I would urge people show patience while our enquiries, which will take some time, are made. Our investigation will focus on the interaction police had with Mr Hassan during his arrest, the journey in a police van to custody, and the period of time he spent at Cardiff Bay police station including whether relevant assessments were made prior to his release.
“We will be urgently examining the extensive relevant CCTV footage and body-worn video. Accounts will be gained from the officers involved, and we will be seeking to speak to a number of witnesses to the police attendance on Friday evening and to Mr Hassan’s movements on Saturday after leaving custody.
“I would like to reassure people that we will carry out a thorough and independent investigation into the contact police had with Mr Hassan. We will be keeping his family, South Wales Police, and the Coroner updated throughout the course of our investigation.
“An interim report from a post mortem examination is awaited. Preliminary indications are that there is no physical trauma injury to explain a cause of death, and toxicology tests are required.”
Mae ymchwiliad ar droed i mewn i gyswllt â'r heddlu cyn marwolaeth Mohamud Hassan yng Nghaerdydd
Datganiad gan Gyfarwyddwr IOPC Cymru, Catrin Evans:
“Rydym yn cynnal ymchwiliad annibynnol i mewn i gyswllt yr heddlu â Mohamud Hassan cyn ei farwolaeth yng Nghaerdydd ar ddydd Sadwrn (9 Ionawr).
“Cawsom wybod yn oriau mân y bore ar ddydd Sul gan Heddlu De Cymru bod Mr Hassan wedi cael ei ddatgan yn farw mewn tŷ ar Newport Road ar nos Sadwrn. Fe'n hysbyswyd hefyd ei fod wedi cael ei arestio gan yr heddlu yn yr un cyfeiriad nos Wener a'i fod wedi cael ei ryddhau o ystafell ddalfa Bae Caerdydd yn ddigyhuddiad tua 8.30am y diwrnod canlynol. Ar y cam cynnar hwnnw, gwnaethom gynghori'r heddlu er mwyn sicrhau bod yr holl fideo a wisgwyd ar gorff gan swyddogion yr heddlu o'r arestiad a'r daith i'r orsaf, ynghyd â lluniau CCTV o'r ddalfa yn ar gael ar gyfer yr ymchwiliad.
“Anfonaf fy nghydymdeimlad at deulu a ffrindiau Mr Hassan, ac at bawb yr effeithiwyd arnynt gan ei farwolaeth drist. Rydym yn ymwybodol o bryderon sy'n cael eu mynegi a chwestiynau sy'n cael eu gofyn am y defnydd o rym gan swyddogion heddlu. Byddwn yn edrych yn ofalus ar lefel y grym a ddefnyddiwyd yn ystod y rhyngweithio a byddwn yn annog pobl i ddangos amynedd tra bod ein hymholiadau, a fydd yn cymryd peth amser, yn cael eu gwneud. Bydd ein hymchwiliad yn ffocysu ar y rhyngweithio a gafodd yr heddlu â Mr Hassan yn ystod ei arestio, y daith mewn fan heddlu i’r carchar, a’r cyfnod o amser a dreuliodd yng ngorsaf heddlu Bae Caerdydd gan gynnwys a wnaethpwyd asesiadau perthnasol cyn ei ryddhau.
“Byddwn yn edrych fel mater o frys ar y lluniau CCTV perthnasol helaeth a’r fideo a wisgir ar y corff. Ceir adroddiadau gan y swyddogion dan sylw, a byddwn yn ceisio siarad â nifer o dystion i bresenoldeb yr heddlu nos Wener ac i symudiadau Mr Hassan ar ddydd Sadwrn ar ôl gadael y ddalfa.
“Hoffwn roi sicrwydd i bobl y byddwn yn cynnal ymchwiliad trylwyr ac annibynnol i’r cyswllt gafodd yr heddlu â Mr Hassan. Byddwn yn diweddaru ei deulu, Heddlu De Cymru, a'r Crwner drwy gydol ein hymchwiliad.
“Disgwylir am adroddiad interim o archwiliad post mortem. Yr arwyddion rhagarweiniol yw nad oes unrhyw anaf trawma corfforol i esbonio achos y farwolaeth, ac mae angen profion tocsicoleg.”
An act of parliament that provides the core framework of police powers to combat crime and provide codes of practice for the exercise of these powers.
Leads and manages the development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The body that represents the interests of all police constables, sergeants, and inspectors.
Deals with someone’s inability or failure to perform to a satisfactory level, but without breaching the Standards of Professional Behaviour.
Focuses on putting an issue right and preventing it from happening again by encouraging those involved to reflect on their actions and learn. It is not a disciplinary process or a disciplinary outcome.
Department within a police force that deals with complaints and conduct matters.
Refers to lower-level misconduct or performance-related issues, which are dealt with in a proportionate and constructive manner.
This means doing what is appropriate in the circumstances, taking into account the facts and the context in which the complaint has been raised, within the framework of legislation and guidance.
The average is calculated using the individual results of the forces in that most similar force group.
An investigation carried out by IOPC staff.
Carried out by the police under their own direction and control. The IOPC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report when it is complete. Complainants have a right of appeal following a supervised investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).
This act sets out how the police complaints system operates.
How a police force is run, for example policing standards or policing policy.
An investigation carried out by the police under the direction and control of the IOPC.
The organisation that is responsible for assessing how to deal with a complaint. For example – whether it can be handled locally or reaches the criteria for referral to the IOPC. The appropriate authority may be the chief officer of the police force or the PCC for the force. If a complaint investigation finds that someone has a case to answer for misconduct, the appropriate authority is responsible for arranging any misconduct proceedings. If you make a complaint, the appropriate authority for your case will contact you.
An intelligence-led agency with law enforcement powers, it is also responsible for reducing the harm that is caused to people and communities by serious organised crime.
Policing bodies include police and crime commissioners, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.
Investigations carried out entirely by the police. Complainants have a right of appeal following a local investigation (unless it is an investigation into a direction and control matter).
IOPC guidance to the police service and police authorities on the handling of complaints.
A complaint or recordable conduct matter that doesn’t need to be referred to the IOPC, but where the seriousness or circumstances justifies referral.
Parameters within which an investigation is conducted.
A person is adversely affected if he or she suffers any form of loss or damage, distress or inconvenience, if he or she is put in danger or is otherwise unduly put at risk of being adversely affected.
This is where a manager deals with the way someone has behaved. It can include: showing the police officer or member of staff how their behaviour fell short of expectations set out in the Standards of Professional Behaviour; identifying expectations for future conduct; or addressing any underlying causes of misconduct.
This could be the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Common Council for the City of London, or the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime.
A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and an explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer involved.
A flexible process for dealing with complaints that can be adapted to the needs of the complainant. It may involve, for example, providing information and an explanation, an apology, or a meeting between the complainant and the officer involved.
A breach of standards of professional behaviour by police officers or staff so serious it could justify their dismissal.
A matter where no complaint has been received, but where there is an indication that a person serving with the police may have committed a criminal offence or behaved in a manner that would justify disciplinary proceedings.
Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever way it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only happen in certain circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.
The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.
Quarter 1 covers 1 April - 30 June
Quarter 2 covers 1 April - 30 September
Quarter 3 covers 1 April - 31 December
Quarter 4 covers the full financial year (1 April - 31 March).
You can request a review/appeal if you’re not satisfied with how your complaint has been handled.
Used to house anyone who has been detained.
Complainants have the right to appeal to the IOPC if a police force did not record their complaint or notify the correct police force if it was made originally to the wrong force.
The purpose of an investigation is to establish the facts behind a complaint, conduct matter, or DSI matter and reach conclusions. An investigator looks into matters and produces a report that sets out and analyses the evidence. There are three types of investigations: local, directed and independent.
The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.
The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.
A person who makes a complaint about the conduct of someone serving with the police.
The ending of an ongoing investigation into a complaint, conduct matter or DSI matter. An investigation may only be discontinued if it meets one or more of the grounds for discontinuance set out in law.
List of officers and staff who have been dismissed from policing, or would have been if they had not retired or resigned.
The type of behaviour being complained about. A single complaint case can have one or many allegations attached.
Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever way it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only happen in certain circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.
An independent judicial officer, the coroner enquires into deaths reported to him/her.
A breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour that would justify at least a written warning.
No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).
A record is made of a complaint, giving it formal status as a complaint under the Police Reform Act 2002.
This is a format where information is written in plain English and short sentences.
The IOPC must be notified about specific types of complaint or incidents to be able to decide how they should be dealt with.
No further action may be taken with regard to a complaint if the complainant decides to retract their allegation(s).
Casework involves assessing appeals. Casework staff also have a role in overseeing the police complaints system to help ensure police forces handle complaints in the best possible way.
Disapplication means that a police force may handle a complaint in whatever way it thinks fit, including not dealing with it under complaints legislation. This may only happen in certain circumstances where the complaint fits one or more of the grounds for disapplication set out in law.
Conduct includes acts, omissions, statements and decisions (whether actual, alleged or inferred). For example: language used and the manner or tone of communications.
You can request a review/appeal if you’re not satisfied with how your complaint has been handled.
You can request a review/appeal if you’re not satisfied with how your complaint has been handled.
