Police visit

lassik

Had the police knock on the door regarding something that happened with my partner 2 months back. No other contact from anyone just a threat of reporting criminal damage from a guy because he didn't get his way, looks like he followed through. It's a false accusation, his egos hurt more than anything, so he has zero evidence. So police knocked on door, noone home. Slipped a card through the door saying contact us to discuss an incident. Haven't yet emailed them, it's been 2 weeks. Am wondering whether we need to? Unless they serve us with a S172, can we just not open the door to them.

TheMilkmansDad

why not speak to them, get it sorted and then move on?  If the facts are what you say there are then I see no point I delaying/avoiding this.

SpudGunPaul

lassik said:

Had the police knock on the door regarding something that happened with my partner 2 months back. No other contact from anyone just a threat of reporting criminal damage from a guy because he didn't get his way, looks like he followed through. It's a false accusation, his egos hurt more than anything, so he has zero evidence. So police knocked on door, noone home. Slipped a card through the door saying contact us to discuss an incident. Haven't yet emailed them, it's been 2 weeks. Am wondering whether we need to? Unless they serve us with a S172, can we just not open the door to them.

Of course you can. It's your door so your choice. 

It is not the best way to start as it maybe removed from it's hinges. 

You say he has no evidence but there must must be something to warrant the visit. 

Stateofart

You will have to engage with the police I'm afraid.  They maybe investigating it on behalf of the claimant.  The fact they are visiting means the process has been on-going and they need your side at least to make a judgement. 

Herzlos

It'll be less hassle for you to call them and sort it out now, than wait for them to follow up later. Hiding from them will just look shifty especially if you've got no valid reason not to contact them.

SkyyeBlue

I would ring and get it sorted out.
If it says 'an incident' how can you be sure this is referring to what you believe it may.

If it is criminal damage then this is a crime and will not be covered by the Road Traffic Act, so S172 won't come into play - unless the allegation is you have deliberately used a vehicle to cause damage.

There are always two sides to any story, and all the police want is to find out what your version of events is before they make any decisions.

Manxman_in_exile

I believe the advice generally given when the police actually come calling to speak to you is to say you'd prefer to be interviwed at the station.

That way - if it suddenly becomes necessary - you can call on the services of the duty solicitor.

Grey_Critic

Not clear here - Is the incident to which you refer betwen you and your partner or partner and third party?

binao

If it's under caution, go home. You are not obligated to help them build a  case against you.

Also before you go home put in a SAR.

SpudGunPaul

Manxman_in_exile said:

I believe the advice generally given when the police actually come calling to speak to you is to say you'd prefer to be interviwed at the station.

That way - if it suddenly becomes necessary - you can call on the services of the duty solicitor.

The legal entitlement to a solicitor isn't exclusive to a police station.  It's a basic legal right for any interview. 

SpudGunPaul

binao said:

If it's under caution, go home. You are not obligated to help them build a  case against you.

Also before you go home put in a SAR.

Bad advice, they may arrest you if you do that.