Cymraeg isod
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the death of Mohamud Mohamed Hassan has made good progress and, given the significant public interest, we are now in a position to provide some further information about what we have been able to establish and independently verify so far. This information has been shared with Mr Hassan’s family and South Wales Police.
IOPC Director for Wales, Catrin Evans, said: “We are aware that there is a lot of speculation about the circumstances surrounding Mr Hassan’s death and we now know that some of that is inaccurate. As a public body we have a duty, when we are able, to try to correct misinformation that may be in the public domain.”
Having listened to the original emergency call from the evening of Friday 8 January we know that officers attended the flat in Newport Road in response to a caller who said that five men had entered the address and were fighting with the five occupants within the property. The officers’ body worn video footage shows that on arrival a number of the occupants had injuries, and officers sought explanations about where the injuries came from.
From a search of the flat, reviewing footage, officer accounts, pathology information, and an audit trail of Taser use within the South Wales Police force area we requested, there is no evidence to suggest that Mr Hassan was Tasered at any stage either prior to or during his detention.
While not all had direct contact or involvement with Mr Hassan, we are still gathering accounts from a large number of officers and police staff who were on duty at Cardiff Bay police station over two separate shifts and those who were in supervisory positions. We are obtaining detailed accounts from the 11 officers who attended the address on 8 January, ten officers who attended the premises the following evening when Mr Hassan died, and 13 officers and detention officers who were on duty over two shifts at the custody suite. We are gathering accounts from a further 12 officers who have been identified from events linked to the Newport Road address around that time which do not include the arrest or sudden death of Mr Hassan.
Catrin Evans said: “There is much more work to do to complete our investigation and our investigators continue to gather and review evidence to help us establish the events leading up to Mr Hassan’s death. We need to ensure we have spoken to anyone who may possibly have useful information to help us build a picture of what happened.
“We have concentrated on the footage from police body worn video and from CCTV at the custody suite which covers the time Mr Hassan spent there and his release from the police station. As our review of this material nears completion, we intend to move on to scrutinise street and private footage which has been secured, which we hope will assist in identifying Mr Hassan’s movements following his release from custody, and may open up further lines of enquiry.
“An investigation like this does take time and we would ask people to be patient while the investigation runs its course.”
Diweddariad ar ymchwiliad i farwolaeth Mohamud Mohamed Hassan yng Nghaerdydd
Mae ymchwiliad Swyddfa Annibynnol Ymddygiad yr Heddlu (IOPC) i farwolaeth Mohamud Mohamed Hassan wedi gwneud cynnydd da ac, o ystyried y diddordeb cyhoeddus arwyddocaol, rydym yn awr mewn sefyllfa i ddarparu rhagor o wybodaeth am yr hyn rydym wedi gallu sefydlu a'i wirio'n annibynnol hyd yn hyn. Mae’r wybodaeth hon wedi cael ei rhannu â theulu Mr Hassan a Heddlu De Cymru.
Dywedodd Cyfarwyddwr yr IOPC yng Nghymru, Catrin Evans: “Rydym yn ymwybodol bod llawer o siarad ynghylch amgylchiadau marwolaeth Mr Hassan ac rydym bellach yn gwybod bod rhywfaint o hynny’n anghywir. Fel corff cyhoeddus, mae gennym ddyletswydd, pan fyddwn yn gallu, i geisio cywiro gwybodaeth anghywir a allai fod yn gyhoeddus.”
Ar ôl gwrando ar yr alwad frys wreiddiol o nos Wener 8 Ionawr rydym yn gwybod bod swyddogion wedi mynychu’r fflat ar Newport Road mewn ymateb i alwr a ddywedodd fod pum dyn wedi mynd i mewn i’r tŷ a’u bod yn ymladd â’r pum preswylydd yn y tŷ. Mae ffilm fideo a wisgwyd ar gorff y swyddogion yn dangos bod nifer o’r preswylwyr wedi cael anafiadau wrth gyrraedd, a gofynnodd swyddogion am esboniadau ynghylch o ble y daeth yr anafiadau.
O chwiliad o’r fflat, adolygu ffilm, cyfrifon swyddogion, gwybodaeth patholeg, a llwybr archwilio defnydd Taser o fewn ardal Heddlu De Cymru y gofynnwyd amdano, nid oes tystiolaeth i awgrymu bod Mr Hassan wedi cael Taser wedi ei ddefnyddio arno ar unrhyw adeg cyn neu yn ystod ei gadw'n y ddalfa.
Er nad oedd gan bob un gysylltiad neu ymwneud uniongyrchol â Mr Hassan, rydym yn dal i gasglu adroddiadau gan nifer fawr o swyddogion a staff heddlu a oedd ar ddyletswydd yng ngorsaf heddlu Bae Caerdydd dros ddwy sifft ar wahân a’r rhai a oedd mewn swyddi goruchwylio. Rydym yn cael adroddiadau manwl gan yr 11 swyddog a fynychodd y cyfeiriad ar 8 Ionawr, deg swyddog a fynychodd y safle y noson ganlynol pan fu farw Mr Hassan, ac 13 o swyddogion a swyddogion canolfan cadw a oedd ar ddyletswydd dros ddwy sifft yn ystafell y ddalfa. Rydym yn casglu adroddiadau gan 12 swyddog arall sydd wedi cael eu nodi o ddigwyddiadau sy’n gysylltiedig â chyfeiriad Newport Road tua’r adeg honno nad ydynt yn cynnwys arestio Mr Hassan na marwolaeth sydyn Mr Hassan.
Dywedodd Catrin Evans: “Mae llawer mwy o waith i'w wneud i gwblhau ein hymchwiliad ac mae ein hymchwilwyr yn parhau i gasglu ac adolygu tystiolaeth i'n helpu i sefydlu'r digwyddiadau yn arwain at farwolaeth Mr Hassan. Mae angen i ni sicrhau ein bod wedi siarad ag unrhyw un a allai fod â gwybodaeth ddefnyddiol i'n helpu i greu darlun o'r hyn a ddigwyddodd.
“Rydym wedi canolbwyntio ar y ffilm o’r fideo a wisgwyd gan gorff yr heddlu ac o CCTV yn y carchar sy’n cynnwys yr amser a dreuliodd Mr Hassan yno a’i ryddhau o orsaf yr heddlu. Wrth i’n hadolygiad o’r deunydd hwn ddod i ben, rydym yn bwriadu symud ymlaen i graffu ar luniau stryd a phreifat sydd gyda ni, a gobeithiwn y bydd yn helpu i nodi symudiadau Mr Hassan ar ôl iddo gael ei ryddhau o’r ddalfa, ac a allai agor trywyddau ymholi ychwanegol.
"Mae ymchwiliad fel hwn yn cymryd amser a byddwn yn gofyn i bobl fod yn amyneddgar tra bod yr ymchwiliad yn digwydd.”
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.
