Lurgan man receives damages for unlawful detention

A civil claim brought against the PSNI has concluded following a settlement in proceedings alleging unlawful arrest and detention of our client in Lurgan. Our client who was on bail at the time of detention was mistakenly arrested by PSNI.  

Following his unlawful arrest our client issued County Court proceedings alleging assault, trespass and false imprisonment . At the time the PSNI believed that the client was prohibited from being within the Lurgan area under the terms of his bail conditions.

Following his arrest and detention, police subsequently accepted that an error had been made and that the claimant was given damages.

Millie Clancy of Phoenix Law said,

“We welcome the quick resolution of the PSNI in paying damages to our client who was in fact permitted to be in the Lurgan area at the time of his unlawful detention.  Our client is happy with the outcome and the award of the damages paid.”