The Camera Never Lies

Nick Wragg recently defended a client at trial facing allegations relating to public order and assaulting a police officer.

The entire incident had been recorded by an independent film maker. We asked for a copy of the film from the CPS and found contrary to the signed statements by police officers, our client was not given an appropriate warning and the officer had in any case acted outside the execution of her duty by grabbing the client. Further, the client was then thrown to the ground by the officer whose dog then bit the client’s thigh.

Nick wrote to the CPS asking them to review the film and reconsider their position. The CPS decided to proceed and the trial went ahead. It was stopped by the court shortly after the film had been shown and proceedings against our client were stayed.

A complaint about the police behaviour and the lack of veracity within their statements is likely to be made to the IPCC.