Update on IPCC investigation into South Wales Police response prior to the death of Lisa Moller

21 Oct 2014 02:23 PM

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has served eight South Wales Police (SWP) officers with misconduct notices as part of its ongoing investigation into contact with Lisa Moller before her death.

At 10.50 am on 31 August 2014, the ambulance service contacted SWP to say that the body of Ms Moller, 35, was discovered in a property on Cwrt Eirlys, in Barry.

SWP officers were twice called  out by a neighbour overnight to attend reported domestic incidents at the house. They attended the property again at around 9.30 am but could not make contact with the woman occupant on any of the occasions.

IPCC investigators have served six police constables with notices in connection with their actions on the day of Ms Moller’s death. Two sergeants are being investigated regarding their supervision of junior officers.

Investigators have completed house to house enquiries in the local area, and identified witnesses to their investigation. Call logs from 31 August, and radio transcripts have also been examined.

IPCC Commissioner for Wales, Jan Williams, said: "We have kept Ms Moller’s family updated and continue to have every sympathy for them at this difficult time”

The IPCC investigation began following a referral from South Wales Police. The IPCC is not investigating Ms Moller’s death – SWP continue to do so.

Notes to Editors

Serving a police officer or member of staff with a notice advises them their conduct is subject to investigation - such notices are not judgmental in any way.

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