Claims Against The Police 

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Police forces and officers perform a crucial role in society, and for the most part perform it well.

But with that role comes great responsibilities to protect and serve the public. As in similar walks of life, that duty is sometimes neglected, and can result in serious distress,  injury or wrongful arrest.

Experts In Handling Actions Against The Police

If you believe that you’ve been subject to wrongful police action, Irwin Mitchell can help you pursue a claim for compensation or damages.

We have pursued a number of high profile cases in the past by those who have been mistreated by the police or subject to police negligence.

Irwin Mitchell can support you in cases of wrongful arrest or in claims relating to excessive force.

We can also help you if you feel that the police may have violated your rights through the abuse or misuse of ‘stop and search’ procedures.

Some examples of our work include:

  • Many high-profile legal challenges to police policy and activities
  • A proven track record of pursuing successful claims against virtually every major police force in England and Wales
  • Particular experience in representing protestors, such as animal welfare and environmental campaigners
  • Active involvement in many major group litigation cases such as Twyford Down, Newbury, Oxford Lab and others

Working With Irwin Mitchell

Irwin Mitchell is one of the UK’s most successful and respected law firms. Offering expert legal guidance for individual clients, we are also the law firm of choice for many financial institutions in providing legal services to their customers.

We provide clear, straightforward advice and a professional, proactive service. When needed, we will fight fearlessly to protect your interests and those of your loved ones.

Many legal needs can be met as they arise or planned for in advance. Others are harder to anticipate. Whatever the circumstances, our commitment to our clients is simple - a law firm for life.

Further Information

For an initial discussion about wrogful arrest, police negligence or any other claim against the police, call us with no obligation on 0870 1500 100 or send us an online enquiry.



£10,000 Compensation for Police Misconduct

Our client attended a football match in Grimsby and left after 20 minutes as his team were losing 2 nil.

He and a friend went to a nearby pub but it was closed. They walked back in the direction of the football club. Our client's route back took him past a police van. Without warning, a police dog leapt forward and bit his forearm. He was then kicked and punched by a police officer before being arrested. He was also struck with a police baton and charged with a public order offence.

We made a successful claim on behalf of our client against Humberside Police complaining of police misconduct in the form of false imprisonment, assault and prosecution.

The compensation claim was settled out of court for £10,000.

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