Wrongful arrest / false imprisonment
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Do you think that you have been wrongfully arrested or falsely imprisoned?
In order to prove wrongful arrest the police must follow the following rules;
- The arresting officer must inform you that they are the police.
- It must be explained to you what crime you are being arrested for and that you are being arrested.
- You must be made aware of need for arresting you.
- It must be explained that you are being detained and must not leave.
Only if you try and evade arrest or become violent the Police are allowed to use “reasonable force” during an arrest, constituting approved holds and procedures. The police are also allowed to handcuff you. The use of unaurthorised force or weapons could result in a considerable compensation claim especially if a long term injury has been sustained.
Reasonable force
Only if you try and evade arrest or become violent the Police are allowed to use “reasonable force” during an arrest, constituting approved holds and procedures. The police are also allowed to handcuff you. The use of unaurthorised force or weapons could result in a considerable compensation claim especially if a long term injury has been sustained.
The onus of responsibility lies with the police. They must prove that they were acting lawfully.
If these rules are not followed then you may be able to sue for wrongful arrest and our solicitors maybe able to get you compensation. Even if you are charged you may still be able to claim for “wrongful arrest”. If you are not charged you may be able to sue for False Imprisonment.