Farleys were instructed on behalf of Mr A in connection with a claim for damages arising out of false imprisonment and personal injury due to a case of mistaken identity.

Mr A had been arrested and taken to a police station, despite advising the officers that they had the wrong person. His home was searched, his electronics were seized and his wider family and employers were spoken to by the police, with officers telling them of the allegations. Mr A was taken to a cell to await an interview, however, later that day an officer advised him that he was being released and cleared of all charges due to a case of mistaken identity.

How Farleys’ Claims Against Public Authorities Specialists Helped

There were two police forces involved in this matter as one force provided intelligence to a second force who actioned the arrest. Letters of Claim were sent to both forces. Settlement was agreed and Mr A received damages to reflect the detention and the effect on his mental health.