​The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) had previously confirmed that six officers would undergo disciplinary proceedings. The meetings held on Tuesday, 9th December, were not open to the public, but it is understood that one officer, a sergeant, faced allegations of failing to review all available information when conducting a risk assessment for the missing women. A police constable was also believed to have faced misconduct allegations relating to inadequate house searches. Both cases concluded with no disciplinary action. Gwent Police said “both officers should undertake reflective practice.” In a statement broadcast by BBC Wales following the proceedings, the families’ solicitor said: “Our family has had to live not only with the grief of losing someone we deeply love but also of the knowledge that they were left almost 48 hours without help or the dignity they deserve. No family should have to go through that. “Today’s outcome has left us feeling unheard, unseen and let down; however, we want to make one thing absolutely clear, our fight does not end here. We owe it to our loved ones to keep pushing for the truth.” Lauren Doyle, sister of Eve Smith, said: “We came here today to hear the outcome of the misconduct hearing and, as expected, we have not received a favourable outcome. So far, these officers have got away with their lack of care and consideration towards our families and, most importantly, our girls Eve and Darcy. Lauren Doyle, eve Smith’s sister (Image: Web) “It sets the tone of the proceedings going forward, and we don’t feel we will get justice when Gwent Police are in charge of policing their own officers.” On 7 November, the IOPC confirmed that six officers would face disciplinary proceedings after a group of young people, later found in a crashed car, were initially reported missing. Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, and Rafel Jeanne, 24, died after their vehicle crashed off the A48 near St Mellons in the early hours of 4 March 2023. The group was not found until shortly after midnight on 6 March, almost 48 hours later. Two others, Sophie Russon and Shane Loughlin, were seriously injured. Six Gwent police officers will face disciplinary proceedings for their conduct during the missing (Image: Newsquest) The IOPC investigation examined whether Gwent Police appropriately risk-assessed and resourced the missing person reports. Its findings led to a mixture of misconduct and gross misconduct cases, including allegations of poor supervision, failures to conduct required house searches, and claims that two officers gave dishonest accounts. Mother of Eve Smith Emma had already expressed anger and disappointment when the IOPC report was published earlier this month, saying it had raised “more questions than answers” and did not reflect the potential impact delays may have had on the victims’ chances of survival. Deputy Chief Constable of Gwent Police Nick