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[duggs]

VERY interesting read chaps ! An education at Dave's expence sadly.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Somebody has been pissed off and is using there role/contacts to give you a shake up by the sound of it.

You can bet your life if YOU went to the police and reported such an offence nothing would be done in the same way the guy who bumped my car and failed to stop didn't even get a visit   

[JamesV6CDX]

In the situation that you've outlined here, the interviewing officer MUST inform you of your rights (the right to a duty solicitor), BEFORE commencing said interview. If you do require legal representation, then the Police must arrange this, and TWO officers have to be present thence. This procedure can be a right pain for them, so it seems that he 'forgot' to mention this here.

This only applies in Custody, when someone has been arrested.

If someone is being inverviewed voluntarily, when they are not under arrest - if they want a legal rep, it's up to them to find one...

[Dishevelled Den]

I've been watching this thread with interest and, irrespective of what has been alleged, the apparently reasonable attitude of the investigating officer, the photographs hanging on the wall or indeed anything else - should any person ever be obliged to deal with the police in this manner, the only word of advice I can give is to do so having had legal advice beforehand or at the time.

I've seen many situations run out of control because people did not have suitable advice before committing themselves under caution.  You need to know precisely where you stand legally in relation to any allegations made against you, but more importantly - sadly too late in your circumstances - you must understand the implications of making any statement to a police officer, on duty, investigating matters concerning your legal culpability without having had the prior benefit of legal advice.

This may die a death but I seen circumstances where the person making the allegations – especially if they’re in the job – deciding to dig their heels in and make a meal of it.

[Seth]

Hmmmmm ........

'Twas my experience James!

I wasn't in custody - merely being 'interviewed under caution'.
That said, I felt that the plods were a bunch of rank amateurs anyway, and I certainly wouldn't speak without legal representation - absolutely not!

[JamesV6CDX]

I certainly wouldn't speak without legal representation - absolutely not!

That one we can definitily agree on Seth

(By the way, may I ask what happened to Sethsmate? Was that you?)

[Dishevelled Den]

I seen - should have read - I've seen.

[Seth]

I certainly wouldn't speak without legal representation - absolutely not!

That one we can definitily agree on Seth

(By the way, may I ask what happened to Sethsmate? Was that you?)

PM sent James

[the alarming man]

i am with den get yourself a bloody good brief...

[ted_one]

Looks very much like an abuse of his position and hopefully this thing blows up in his face,the big tart

[blackviper90210]

Evening ladies & gentlemen!

Thank you all for your support & words of advice, although it seems I've gone past the point on some of them regarding statements & briefs etc. I am concerned, but only because I'm never in trouble. On the flip side, I'm also not bothered as I know I did nothing wrong and I'll stand and shout til the cows come home!
The only saving grace at this time I think, is whilst I'm sadly out of work, maybe my the taxes I've paid over the years will cover a brief IF I need one. 

The officer did say, in his opinion, that he doubt much will come of this. No disrespect to any police officer, but he wasn't a "boy in a uniform" but was armed response, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

Only time will tell now 

As and when I know more, I'll keep you updated.   Thanks again all 

[JamesV6CDX]

Looks very much like an abuse of his position and hopefully this thing blows up in his face,the big tart

And this is based on what, exactly?

He made a report to another officer, who is now dealing. Where is the abuse of position?

He has a right to make an allegation, pc or not. And dave has a right to contest it.

The officer is not dealing with it himself so where is the abuse?

Sorry, i see no tangible evidence there has been an abuse of process here...

[blackviper90210]

I have to agree with James, I don't believe there has been any abuse of position tbh. Copper or not, he has every right, as all do, to report an incident if we believe that we have been wronged 

The only thing that has rattled me with the complainant is the fact that he described a totally different event to what actually happened.

[alfie]

Hi,Blackviper.   just a thought regarding legal help/expenses,are you a member of the AA/RAC as they offer legal assistance to their members.
                                                     Alfie

[blackviper90210]

Aha, I am a member of the AA, I'll get the docs out tomorrow and have a look. Cheers for the heads up!