The family of a man found dead at the bottom of a North Yorkshire cliff three days after going missing hope the concerns they raised at an inquest into his death will lead to police reviewing how they handle searches for people with mental health issues. A two-day inquest concluded that Andrew Neil Clark, 41, […]
A family were put through the “terrifying” ordeal of an unlawful police raid at their home in London when they were wrongfully handcuffed and had tasers pointed at them. The family said the experience “was like a living nightmare” as they were made to stand barefoot in the middle of the street in their pyjamas […]
A lawyer has called for ‘immediate clarity’ over reports that new policies could see police investigations into rape allegations dropped if complainants fail to hand over their mobile phones for scrutiny. Leanne Stephenson of Hudgell Solicitors, fears messages coming from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) could lead to […]
A pre-inquest review took place this morning at Hull Coroner’s Court into the death of Lewis Skelton, who was shot dead by officers from Humberside Police in November 2016. Mr Skelton, 31, died after ‘two live rounds’ were shot at him in Francis Street, Hull city Centre, following calls from members of the public of […]
A Pre-Inquest Review has been set into the death of Lewis Skelton who died after ‘two live rounds’ were shot at him in Francis Street, Hull city centre in November last year. The review will be held at 10am on Tuesday 4 September 2018 at Hull Coroner’s Court and will decide how the inquest will […]
Statement from lawyer Leanne Stephenson, of Hudgell Solicitors, on behalf of the family of Lewis Skelton; “It has obviously been a long and difficult year for Lewis’ family who to this day still have many unanswered questions around the final day of his life and the events which led to him being shot dead by […]
It is shocking that some children in the UK are being taken from their parents on child protection plans or placed in foster care on the false suspicion they have been the victims of female genital mutilation (FGM). A new report from the BBC in the past week week said some children are being separated […]
The findings of an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation into the shooting of a man by police in Hull last year are expected before the end of the year. Lewis Skelton, 31, died after ‘two live rounds’ were shot at him in Francis Street, Hull city centre, at 9.30am on November 29 last year. […]
Lawyers acting on behalf of a young mother who says police officers tore apart her ‘memory teddy bear’ containing the remains of her 10-month-old son have welcomed a swift investigation into the matter. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has today issued a statement in which it says officers in this incident, which happened in […]
Hudgell Solicitors has written to Staffordshire Police Force asking for an explanation as to how and why the ashes of a baby boy – which had been contained inside a teddy bear – were scattered across a bedroom during a search, leaving his parents devastated. Chelsea Wright, 23, says she was left ‘hysterical’ and on […]
It has been interesting to read that police in Durham are preparing to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to help officers decide whether or not a suspect should be retained in custody. The Data for the Harm Assessment Risk Tool (Hart) classifies suspects as being of low, medium or high risk of offending. […]
When victims of any crime give their statements to the police, they expect the information they provide to be handled with care, respect and sensitivity. The police – at all times – are required in their duties to respect their privacy and ensure they – as the victims of crime – are fully protected from […]