When making an arrest, it is the responsibility of the police officer to ensure that there are lawful grounds for making the arrest. If not, the plaintiff may be able to sue the police for wrongful arrest.
If you believe you have suffered a wrongful arrest, please get in touch with us at 0151 242 5111 or email us at info@tdpsolicitors.co.uk to discuss your potential claim.
What Is a Wrongful Arrest?
Wrongful arrest, also known as false arrest, occurs when a person is arrested without a just cause, is arrested with excessive force, or is arrested based on their appearance. If an arrest is found to be unlawful, this constitutes a breach of human rights and you could also be eligible to sue the police for false imprisonment. Once an arrest is deemed unlawful, any time spent in custody would also be considered unlawful.
Many instances could constitute wrongful arrest, including:
- Unlawful stop and search.
- Arresting an innocent person instead of the real suspect.
- Arresting someone due to discriminatory factors/personal prejudice.
- Arresting someone without a warrant for their arrest.
- Taking a person into custody without reading out their rights.
If you have suffered a wrongful arrest, collecting evidence relating to the incident is important, such as photographs of any injuries sustained or CCTV footage of the wrongful to support your claim.
How Can TDP Solicitors Help You With a Wrongful Arrest?
At TDP Solicitors, we have many years of experience with wrongful arrest and false imprisonment cases. We understand how traumatic wrongful arrest experiences can be, both for the plaintiff and their families. In order to win a false arrest case, you must submit a claim within six years of the incident taking place and be able to prove that:
- You were detained by the police.
- There was no lawful reason why you were arrested.
Every wrongful arrest claim is different. If you believe you have experienced false arrest, but are unsure if your circumstances would qualify you to sue the police, get in touch and we can provide you with professional advice.
Get In Touch
For more information about the claims process or to discuss your potential wrongful arrest claim, call us on 0151 242 5111 for a free, confidential chat. Alternatively, please email us at info@tdpsolicitors.co.uk.