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02/05/2008
Portsmouth Boss Launches Action Over 'Unlawful' Raid
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has launched a High Court action today over his arrest as part of a corruption inquiry, saying the raid was "unlawful".
Mr Redknapp and his wife Sandra lodged the action at the Administrative Court of the High Courts of Justice in London, following his arrest last November by police investigating football corruption. They want a judicial review into the dawn raid at their home in Sandbanks, Poole in Dorset last November.
Lawyers for the Premiership club told the court today that the press had been tipped off in advance. The 6am raid of Redknapp's house, and his subsequent departure from Chichester police station after being bailed, were both captured on camera from Sun newspaper photographers, Alun Jones QC told Lord Justice Latham and Mr Justice Underhill in London.
"It is our case that they [the media] had been deliberately informed about this by the police," he said.
Mr Jones went on to argue that, for legal reasons relating to the nature of the material being sought the court had "no power" to issue the warrant.
Mr Redknapp was abroad at the time of the raid. He voluntarily attended Chichester police station, where he was questioned and detained for seven hours.
Nine people in total were arrested in relation to the ongoing police inquiry, most recently Birmingham City's co-owner David Sullivan and managing director Karren Brady last month.
See: Pompey Manager Launches Legal Action Against Police
(JM)
Mr Redknapp and his wife Sandra lodged the action at the Administrative Court of the High Courts of Justice in London, following his arrest last November by police investigating football corruption. They want a judicial review into the dawn raid at their home in Sandbanks, Poole in Dorset last November.
Lawyers for the Premiership club told the court today that the press had been tipped off in advance. The 6am raid of Redknapp's house, and his subsequent departure from Chichester police station after being bailed, were both captured on camera from Sun newspaper photographers, Alun Jones QC told Lord Justice Latham and Mr Justice Underhill in London.
"It is our case that they [the media] had been deliberately informed about this by the police," he said.
Mr Jones went on to argue that, for legal reasons relating to the nature of the material being sought the court had "no power" to issue the warrant.
Mr Redknapp was abroad at the time of the raid. He voluntarily attended Chichester police station, where he was questioned and detained for seven hours.
Nine people in total were arrested in relation to the ongoing police inquiry, most recently Birmingham City's co-owner David Sullivan and managing director Karren Brady last month.
See: Pompey Manager Launches Legal Action Against Police
(JM)
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Football Corruption Raid 'Unlawful', High Court Rules
The High Court has ruled that a police raid on a football manager's home was "unlawful". Harry Redknapp and his wife have been awarded £1,000 damages for the incident, which will be paid by the City of London Police. The police have also been ordered to pay 25% of the couple's legal costs.
Football Corruption Raid 'Unlawful', High Court Rules
The High Court has ruled that a police raid on a football manager's home was "unlawful". Harry Redknapp and his wife have been awarded £1,000 damages for the incident, which will be paid by the City of London Police. The police have also been ordered to pay 25% of the couple's legal costs.
16 April 2008
Pompey Manager Launches Legal Action Against Police
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has announced he will be taking legal action against police for arresting him as part of a corruption inquiry.
Pompey Manager Launches Legal Action Against Police
Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has announced he will be taking legal action against police for arresting him as part of a corruption inquiry.
22 July 2009
Robber Guilty Of 'Popular' Policewoman Murder
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Robber Guilty Of 'Popular' Policewoman Murder
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Civil trial granted over police shooting
The family of a man who was shot dead while naked and unarmed in his flat will be allowed to put the force on trial for unlawful killing.
Civil trial granted over police shooting
The family of a man who was shot dead while naked and unarmed in his flat will be allowed to put the force on trial for unlawful killing.
01 April 2004
New police complaints body launched today
A new independent police complaints organisation has been launched today which is designed to "increase police and public confidence" in the accountability and integrity of the police service, the Home Office has said.
New police complaints body launched today
A new independent police complaints organisation has been launched today which is designed to "increase police and public confidence" in the accountability and integrity of the police service, the Home Office has said.
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