Crime

Crime

Read below for more advice on what to do if the police do want to speak to you in connection with a crime. What should you do if police want to speak with you?

• Do not answer any other questions, unless the police tell you that you must. You have the right not to answer

• Give your correct name, address and date of birth. You must tell the truth and it is illegal to not give this information.

• Do not lie or give false information - this is against the law.

• Do not resist police or be abusive or violent. If you try to stop police or make it harder for them to do their job, you could be arrested and charged with a serious offence.

• If the police want to do a video recorded interview with you, tell them that you want legal advice first.
• If you are under 18 and the police want to interview you, ask for an adult you trust to be present at the interview.

• Do not sign anything until you have had legal advice.
• Get legal advice as soon as possible.