An offence not to help a police officer in trouble.

[Waldo 96]

Just heard, if a police officer is in trouble (for example, struggling to make an arrest), and they ask for your help, it's an offence if you don't offer assistance.

 

Would that mean you could be legally obligated to put yourself in harms way?

[SnailyBoy 10]

Where did you hear it?

[Penistone999 10]

I would look the other way and pretend i hadnt seen owt.

 

No way would i help the plod .

[altus 538]

I would look the other way and pretend i hadnt seen owt.

 

No way would i help the plod .

 

Not even if they were trying to arrest Jean-Claude Juncker?

[Marsaud 10]

I would look the other way and pretend i hadnt seen owt.

 

No way would i help the plod .

 

Unlimited fine and prison for you then.

[Broakham 10]

I would look the other way and pretend i hadnt seen owt.

 

No way would i help the plod .

 

Can we assume you have contacted the police to tell them not to bother helping you?

 

As for the original question, I can't remember the exact wording but it is a requirement in common law that any person, if able, shall assist a constable in the lawful execution of his duty if so required.

[Pyrotequila 401]

Where did you hear it?

 

TV program on ITV called "Police in Danger: Caught on Camera"

[Mister M 1,608]

I would look the other way and pretend i hadnt seen owt.

 

No way would i help the plod .

 

selfish bugger

[woodview 10]

I would look the other way and pretend i hadnt seen owt.

 

No way would i help the plod .

So, would you want them to help if you or your family were being attacked?

[jane2008 15]

Some people's responses are unbelievable

[truman 10]

I would look the other way and pretend i hadnt seen owt.

 

No way would i help the plod .

 

What would happen if the plod were trying to help a relative of yours? ...Ooops just seen Woodview's post above..I was too late

[ProperBrew 10]

Can we assume you have contacted the police to tell them not to bother helping you?

 

As for the original question, I can't remember the exact wording but it is a requirement in common law that any person, if able, shall assist a constable in the lawful execution of his duty if so required.

 

It would have to line up with preservation of life and duty of care though, I suppose that counts for the "if able" part.

 

I mean, if I could help, I probably would, though I can't imagine how useful I would be.