Satchell Moran Solicitors
10 Dryden Road
Wavertree Technology Park
Liverpool, L7 9PG
0151 268 8282
info@satchellmoransolicitors.com
Satchell Moran Solicitors
10 Dryden Road
Wavertree Technology Park
Liverpool, L7 9PG
0151 268 8282
info@satchellmoransolicitors.com
If you have you been wrongfully detained or unlawfully arrested by the Police our specialist Lawyers may be able to assist you in bringing a claim.
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The Police cannot detain you simply for you to account for your whereabouts. The Police cannot arrest and detain you unless they believe you have committed or are about to commit a criminal offence, and the officer believes it is necessary at that time to detain you and bring you to the Police Station for justified reasons.
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You retain your rights as a UK citizen.
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We can help throughout England and Wales.
Our dedicated Actions Against the Police department have extensive experience in bringing successful claims against Police Forces all over England and Wales.
We have a wealth of experience in bringing successful outcomes, both Out of Court Settlements and Successful Trial Wins.
We are experts at challenging wrongful arrest and detention claims against the Police. We understand the challenges faced when bringing claims against a public body such as the Police and our specialist Lawyers who have received national recognition for claims against the police will provide professional legal advice and guidance unrivalled in this area.
Arresting an innocent person instead of the actual suspect, especially if a thorough investigation to confirm identity had not been performed.
Being arrested based on a “hunch” or “mere suspicion” rather than objective, reasonable grounds for the arrest can be called wrongful.
This can occur even if there is suspicion of a crime, an arrest may be wrongful if it wasn’t necessary—for example, if the person could have been invited for a voluntary interview instead.
Arrests that are motivated by race, personal grudges, or discriminatory factors rather than evidence of a crime.
Carrying out an arrest based on a warrant that has been revoked, was falsely obtained, or identifies the wrong person.
Our dedicated team handle a wide range of wrongful arrest/false imprisonment claims. We are experienced, professional and will be at your side every step of the way.
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If you think you have a claim, we can get the ball rolling if you would like to get in touch with us. Please use the details below or you can fill in the contact form and someone at Satchell Moran will get back to you.
Compensation can help cover lost income, and the effects of stress caused by the negligence of the police service. It can also provide financial support while you recover. In these cases, you must start your claim within six years of the date of detention.
We make the process straightforward so that you can focus on your recovery.
False imprisonment is any detention without lawful authority, including being stopped, handcuffed, or held in a police cell without valid reason. After you have ben detained it is up to the police to prove that the detantion was justified and lawful.
Time frames for claims against the Police, please note you have a 6 month limitation period to bring any claim under the equality act, 1-year limitation period to bring a claim for any breach of human rights, a 3-year limitation period to bring any claim for injury and a 6-year limitation period for any unlawful arrest/detainment/false imprisonment or trespass to your property.
Compensation can cover general damages (for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity, including mental distress), special damages (for financial losses like lost earnings), and exemplary damages in cases of severe misconduct.
If you have any ring doorbell, mobile phone or dash camera footage please provide this to us when you make contact. If you have made a complaint and are in receipt of the complaint response/outcome report please provide this to us. If you have any paperwork from any criminal proceedings or from your criminal solicitor these can also be helpful.
We offer a no-win, no-fee agreement. This means you don’t pay a penny upfront. If we win, we take a success fee (typically 25%) from your compensation. Legal Aid is also available for eligible clients.
