BSQ’s solicitors have achieved a successful outcome in a recent pepper spray case..

Our client C was a university student from the United States spending a year of her course studying at a college in England. She was unaware that possession of a pepper spray was a criminal offence in this country. C was arrested trying to enter a bar. Security staff found a pepper spray in her handbag. Police officers were called. C was arrested and interviewed.

C was initially represented by the Duty solicitor. C’s parents intervened and instructed BSQ to take over conduct of her case. BSQ commenced negotiations with the police and were able to persuade the authorities to discontinue the investigation against C. C retained her good character.

If you are asked to attend a police interview under caution and are accused of being in possession of an illegal pepper spray, please contact our London offices on 020 3858 0851.