Invited to a voluntary police interview in Blackpool? Contact Ghafar Khan on 07500 556587 before agreeing to a date or explaining the allegation by telephone. “Voluntary” means you are not under arrest at the outset; it does not mean the interview is informal.
Do I have to attend?
You are free to decline voluntary attendance, but ignoring the police may not end the investigation. If officers consider voluntary attendance impractical, they may reconsider whether arrest is necessary. A criminal lawyer can contact the investigating officer, clarify the allegation and arrange an appropriate appointment.
Is legal advice free?
Independent legal advice for an interview under caution at a police station is normally free. You can ask for a named solicitor. Asking for legal advice does not imply guilt.
How should I prepare?
- Keep the officer’s name, details and reference number.
- Do not provide an informal account by telephone.
- Preserve relevant messages, photographs, receipts and location records.
- Tell your solicitor about shared phones, witnesses or missing context.
- Do not contact a complainant or other suspect about their evidence.
What happens during the interview?
The police should explain the allegation and administer the caution. Your solicitor can seek advance disclosure, advise privately and intervene where necessary. Advice may be to answer questions, provide a prepared statement or use another lawful approach; it must be based on the particular case.
Read the official GOV.UK voluntary-interview rights. For local representation, visit Criminal Defence Solicitor Blackpool or the voluntary interview service page.
Related Blackpool criminal defence guidance
- Arrested in Blackpool: rights and free solicitor advice
- Blackpool Magistrates’ Court first hearing
- Released on police bail in Blackpool
Contact Ghafar Khan
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General information only; not advice about an individual case.