What happens if I do not make a statement to the police?
I saw somebody fly-tipping recently and I telephoned the police to inform them of this. Now the policeman wants me to visit the police station to make a formal written statement, but I do not see why I should do this because I have already told the police everything I know.
What are the consequences of refusing to make a written statement? Can I be arrested for refusing to make a written statement?
Im a bit confused….unless im mistaken, its the council who deal with this type of offence. Yes it is against the law, but its a civil offence. You should contact the local council, but even then they will ask you for a statement, just as the police have done.
Its not enough to merely report the matter, you have to put pen to paper and provide a written statement otherwise the prosecution have no witness evidence at court.
March 21st, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Police require a little thing called evidence! Without your statement there is nothing the police can do. You will not be arrested for refusing to make a statement.
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March 21st, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Im a bit confused….unless im mistaken, its the council who deal with this type of offence. Yes it is against the law, but its a civil offence. You should contact the local council, but even then they will ask you for a statement, just as the police have done.
Its not enough to merely report the matter, you have to put pen to paper and provide a written statement otherwise the prosecution have no witness evidence at court.
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UK Cop