The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) says it has launched a gross misconduct investigation into two Hampshire police officers following their handling of Henry Nowak before his death. Multiple outlets report that the inquiry focuses on whether the officers may have breached professional standards in their conduct while dealing with Nowak, including actions taken during his arrest. The investigation is described as examining the circumstances and decisions made by the officers prior to Nowak’s death, and whether that conduct meets required policing standards. One report also refers to Nowak being handcuffed after a stabbing, noting that it is connected to the subject matter of the investigation. The IOPC is the independent watchdog that reviews police conduct allegations, and its investigation will determine what happened and whether any misconduct occurred. The reports do not present findings, only that an investigation is under way.