Three men lose damages claim for unlawful arrest as police prove they had suspicion to detain them
The men challenged a 2013 arrest that linked them to a vehicle found in their possession that was stolen five hours prior
04 December 2024 - 04:30
Three men who spent 10 days in jail only for charges against them to be withdrawn have lost their court challenge to claim damages for unlawful arrest and detention as they could not prove that their arrest and prosecution were malicious...
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