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  A member of the public wrote:
whilst unfortunately having to be taken under arrest in kingsheath police station quite recently, after not doing anything wrong, i felt like i was labelled a criminal until found guilty and was given just 2 cups of water whilst i was in there 4 atleast 11 hours... no food and treaten like an animal ..

 
  16/05/2012 17:27

Police say…

Sorry you feel you have been treated badly
The welfare and treatment of detainees in custody is conducted in accordance with Code C of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and all detainees are offered food and drink at recognised mealtimes and upon reasonable request. If the author of this comment would like to contact me personally I will look into the detail of his / her specific complaint

Tracey Packham
T/Chief Inspector
Community Justice and Custody
West Midlands Police, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NQ
tel. no: 0345 113 5000 ext 7800 2356

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