Top 10 of 187 law firms for Wrongful Arrest, Actions against the police

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Wrongful arrest covers the unlawful detention of a person by a police officer or force, or arrest without proper justification, in England and Wales. A solicitor working in this area helps someone who believes they were unlawfully detained to review what happened, gather evidence, and pursue remedies. They advise on how to obtain CCTV, witness statements, medical records, and any relevant police notes, then prepare statements of claim or a settlement approach for the courts. The aim is to challenge the legality of the arrest and recover damages where appropriate.

Where a solicitor protects your position

The key risk is the arrest being unlawful, meaning a violation of the right to liberty with potential damages for distress, loss of earnings, or stigma. A solicitor provides guidance on the proper statutory and common-law standards, ensures timely claims, and manages procedural steps to press the claim, while protecting your position through disclosure and the courts' oversight.

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Ameeta Patel

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As a result of an altercation with a neighbour I was arrested and kept overnight in the cells. I requested legal representation to help and to guide me through this ordeal. A Stryderslaw representative arrived the following morning to help and to represent me and I was immediately reassured and advised as to how to proceed. The case was eventually dropped months later but through out this time I was always able to seek advice and help from my solicitor. Thank you Stryders for your help, advice and reassurance throughout this ordeal.

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Millie Cook

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My representative despite the horrible thing and the situation met me at the police station Colchester and was very understandable of the situation I was kept calm by Millie despite the police to antagonise me and would continuously stop them from over stepping the line the police are supposed to up hold the law after the interview Millie Cooke would give my self consent updates and if she was busy I would not wait long for Millie Cooke to get back to me she was very understanding about me wanting to know what’s going on I would highly recommend Millie Cooke for matters that if someone what wrongly accused because Millie won’t leave the person in the dark Kind regards Alexander clare P.s my apologies for my email address my daughter made me a temporary one as the police have my phone my apologies

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Katie Forrest

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I went with Forrest Williams as I liked the detail on their website and my initial conversation was comforting, I was then provided expert advice when i arrived for a police interview. I am not sure what went on behind the scenes but I received No further Action from the Police. i must thank Forrest Williams for all their hard work that went into my case and it was money well spent in my experience.

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