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06/03/23

Delighted Client | Assault Allegation Withdrawn

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Kangs Solicitors has recently successfully defended a client facing an allegation of assault occasioning actual bodily harm arising from an incident forced upon him whilst he was simply conducting his  business, running a restaurant in London’s West End, when confronted with an unsavoury situation.

Kangs Solicitors was instructed from the onset attending the interview under caution at Charing Cross Police Station, the handling of which resulted in the Police decision not to take any action against our client.

John Veale of Kangs Solicitors explains how the allegation was promptly rebuffed to the complete satisfaction and relief of our client.

Kangs Solicitors is rated as one of the best criminal law firms in the country being ranked in both leading legal directories, Chambers UK and The Legal 500.

For an initial no obligation discussion, please contact our team at any of the offices detailed
below:

0207 936 6396

0121 449 9888

0161 817 5020

07989 521210

London

Birmingham

Manchester

24 Hours number

The Circumstances | Kangs Criminal Defence Solicitors

The Complainant had entered our client’s restaurant premises requesting the use of toilet facilities and was directed to the toilet upstairs.

However, inexplicably, the Complainant decided not to take advantage of the facilities offered but started to relieve himself in the restaurant premises. 

Having been called to the scene by our client, the police arrested the Complainant.

The Complainant alleged that our client, assisted by others present in the restaurant, had assaulted him whilst trying to eject him from the premises, causing actual bodily harm whilst doing so.

The actual bodily harm suffered by the Complainant amounted to bruising and scratching.

The allegations made by the Complainant resulted in the interview of our client, who had also suffered an injury, under caution.

How We Assisted Our Client | Kangs Criminal Defence Lawyers     

Having taken full instructions from our client as to the events which had occurred, we:

  • recognised the presence of CCTV cameras and requested production of the CCTV footage for examination,
  • advised our client upon his position and upon the appropriate course to adopt based on the need to exercise self-defence given the conduct of the Complainant,
  • conducted discussions with the police, having learned that they had indicated that no further action would be taken against the Complainant, firmly emphasising the various rights available to our client.

As the result of the experienced input by Kangs Solicitors, no further action was taken against our client, much to his delight and relief.

How to Contact Us | Kangs National Criminal Defence Solicitors

It is essential to have expert advice right from the onset of any criminal investigation and the Team at Kangs Solicitors fully understands the pressure that being accused of a crime can present.

Our Team provides full understanding of all processes involved in every stage of investigation of alleged criminal misconduct, of whatever nature, and will provide advice and guidance throughout the whole process.

If we can be of assistance, our Team is available via telephone 0333 370 4333 and by email info@kangssolicitors.co.uk.

We provide initial no obligation discussion at our three offices in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Alternatively, discussions can be held virtually through live conferencing or telephone.

Contact:

Helen Holder

Email Helen

0121 449 9888

020 7936 6396

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