IPPC-1   04/08

An independent investigation into how Dorset Police handled domestic abuse allegations from a mother in Bornemouth before she was murdered has concluded mistakes were made by officers.

Katazyna Ryba was staying with her daughter at a friend's home when she was murdered by Piotr Zasada in 2009 who was sentenced to life in prison last year.
 
Now - an investigation has identified that she had previously reported domestic abuse incidents to the force, and also that there was an inappropriate relationship between her and officer Richard Allan. 

He was dismissed from service in June. The investigation decided these failings did not impact on the outcome of Ms Ryba's death - and it says Dorset police have addressed the issues