Islington Police Station Custody Suite Solicitor Representation and Legal Aid

Legal Representation at Islington Police Station by JD Spicer Zeb Solicitors, call us on 020 7624 7771 now or our out of hours number on 07836 577556.

Do you need a Solicitor at Islington Police Station? Are you or someone you know being held in a police station for questioning? Are you attending a Voluntary interview?

Do not speak to Islington Police or the Met Police until you have spoken to us for legal advice.

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We have more than 45 years of experience representing clients at Police Stations.

JD Spicer Zeb deals with various criminal offences at Islington Police Station Custody Suite. We can represent you at Islington Police Station for an interview or if you are on pre-charge bail for matters being dealt with by police from Islington Police Station or any other Police Station. Call us now on 020 7624 7771 or our out of hours number on 07836 577556.

Do you have to pay for a solicitor at Islington Police Station?

JD Spicer Zeb has an excellent track record of achieving successful Emergency Representation outcomes. We provide first-class advice to thousands of clients at various police stations in the U.K including Islington Police Station. We have the best legal representation and solicitors for Islington Police Station and we can get to Islington Police Station rapidly in an Emergency as we are local and regarded locally as one of the best and most experienced criminal law solicitors in the area and providing services in Islington Borough for Metropolitan Police interviews while arrested or as a volunteer.

What is the role of the duty Solicitor at Islington Police Station?

The duty solicitor is a free non-means tested scheme that enables detained persons or volunteers who do not have a solicitor to access 24/7 through a call centre or in an Emergency to a solicitor’s firm for police station procedures such as interviews. This is free and you will have a solicitor from an approved panel. Many people prefer to arrange their solicitor in advance on legal aid for free or privately such as our firm see below.

Do you have to pay for a Solicitor at Islington Police Station?

• Under legal aid, you are entitled to free and independent legal advice for attending an interview at Islington Police Station.

Or

• You can also instruct us on a Private Basis for an enhanced Private Service at Islington Police Station. 

Can a Solicitor contact the Police at Islington Police Station?

We can handle all process aspects once you instruct J D Spicer Zeb Solicitors. 

Read our free Islington Police Station advice guide.

Islington Police Station address:

• 2 Tolpuddle St
•  London
• N1 0YY
• Phone: 020 7704 1212

Directions and how to get to Islington Police Station. The closest tube station is Angel on the Northern line and the police station is a short walk from the shopping High Rd, Chapel Market and Sainsbury's supermarket

Islington Police Station is the main custody suite for the London Borough of Islington. This custody suite operated in two buildings, Highbury Vale and Holloway. Islington Police Station now detains everybody arrested in the area, and almost all voluntary interviews are held there.

The London Borough of Islington is a busy and vibrant part of London with a diverse population and rich culture. Despite being London’s second smallest Borough, Islington has entertainment, restaurants and bars.

Islington is home to Arsenal Football Club. With all the pubs in Islington full of football supporters, there are often severe fights between fans of different clubs. This makes up a significant proportion of violence allegations in the area that officers at Islington Police Station regularly deal with. Islington Police are now dealing with a growing number of robberies on bikes, scooters, e-bikes, and mopeds. 

Stop and search

Islington Police Station has the highest arrest rate in London Boroughs due to the practice of stop-and-search. Notably, the station's stop-and-search of under-represented communities has led to deep mistrust in the Metropolitan Police.

For example, Henry Hicks was an 18-year-old who died when his moped crashed when trying to get away from the police. Police officers involved in this case have faced charges of misconduct. For example, between the ages of 14 and 17, Hicks was subjected to stop and search a total of 89 times but never charged. Please see the full story here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-41697985.

Deaths in custody

Mistrust in the Islington police also stems from cases of deaths in police custody. For example, in June 2015, an inquest revealed that Darren Neville died of a combination of long-term health issues resulting from his cocaine use and prolonged restraint against the police, which placed significant physiological stress on his body. Please see the full story here - https://www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk/news/inquest-highlights-police-failings-after-vulnerable-man-dies-following-police-restraint

Useful information

• Access For People With Reduced Mobility
• Assistance Dogs Welcome
• Parking
• Facilities For People With Impaired Vision
• Induction Loop Service
• Sign Language Service
• Parking For Disabled Drivers
• Non Assisted Wheelchair Access

The Metropolitan Police at Islington also interviews at Holloway Police Station when necessary.

• 84 Hornsey Rd
• Finsbury Park
• London
• N7 7QY
• Phone: 020 7230 1212

What is a voluntary police interview at Islington Police Station?

This is a digitally recorded conversation with police that usually occurs at a police station. You do not have to attend, and you can leave at any time once the interview has begun. However, as noted above, failure to attend or attempt to leave could result in your arrest.

What to expect in a Voluntary Police Station interview at Islington Police Station.

What happens when you are arrested at Islington Police Station?

When you arrive at the custody suite of a police station, you will normally:

1. Be booked in by the police custody officer on duty
2. Be searched and your possessions kept by the police custody officer, including your mobile phone
3. Have your photograph taken
4. Have your biometric data, including your fingerprints and DNA samples, taken (DNA may be taken with a mouth swab or a head hair root)
5. Have swabs of the skin on your hands and arms taken
6. Have your belt and shoelaces taken before you are placed in a cel
7. Be placed into a cell to await interview

Read more about What to expect in a Police Custody interview if arrested at Islington Police Station

This call from the police can be worrying, so it’s essential to think carefully before attending with an inexperienced lawyer or one too busy to offer you an advance meeting before attending Islington Police Station.

For more on this, see our senior partner's specialist article on whether to say no comment in the interview.

At JD Spicer Zeb, we can do proactive work for you where instructed and arrange to provide advice at our offices or in a virtual meeting before you even set foot in the police station. We have experience dealing with cases with almost all police forces in England and Wales. See our Reviews from satisfied clients. Do not just choose a firm because it is local to you; select this firm based on its results.

What type of cases do JD Spicer Zeb’s criminal law solicitors take on at Islington Police Station?

Our dedicated team of criminal solicitors can advise and represent you for all stages of criminal proceedings and offences. 

The London Borough of Islington has a significant crime rate. In 2022, the annual total crime rate was 116 crimes committed per 1,000 people. The most common crimes in the London Borough of Islington are sexual and violent offences, with 7,682 offences committed in 2022. Because of these statistics, Islington is considered to be London’s third most dangerous borough.

A significant concern in the London Borough of Islington is the familial impact of gang activity. A high number of children are reported to be involved in gangs in Islington due to being coerced or exploited by older siblings or parents. It is alleged that involvement in such gangs can result in complex drug cases and cases of serious violence. At JD Spicer Zeb Solicitors, we have substantial experience in representing youth and adult clients in alleged gang cases at Islington Police Station.  

Notorious criminal gangs in The London Borough of Islington include the ‘Easy Cash Gang’ – a violent gang who attacked luxury stores and broke into famous restaurants in central London. Islington is also home to the Clerkenwell Crime Syndicate – a powerful criminal organisation responsible for at least 25 murders in London.

Contact our criminal defence lawyers today for Islington Police Station

How do I get a solicitor for a Police interview at Islington?

If you need a free initial consultation, urgent specialist advice, immediate representation for an Islington voluntary police interview, or assistance if you have been arrested, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

You can contact our dedicated criminal defence lawyers in London, Birmingham or Manchester by telephone on:

Brent & Camden London Office: 020 7624 7771

Manchester Office: 0161 835 1638

Birmingham Office: 0121 614 3333

City of London: 020 7624 7771 (our senior Solicitors and Partners can meet by appointment in the City)