What Happens If You Don’t Attend a Voluntary Police Interview? | Solicitor Explains

What happens if you don’t attend a voluntary police station interview? Can you simply ignore the request, or could the police arrest you instead? In this video, Manjinder Kang, Director and Solicitor at Kang & Co Solicitors, explains the potential consequences of not attending a voluntary police station interview and why the word “voluntary” should not be taken to mean that the request can simply be ignored. A voluntary police interview is still part of a formal criminal investigation. If the police consider an interview necessary and you agree to attend but then fail to do so, arrest may become necessary to enable the interview to take place. Ignoring the interview does not necessarily bring the investigation to an end. The police may continue their enquiries without you, and failing to engage may also mean losing an opportunity to respond to the allegations or provide information relevant to your position. In this video, Manjinder explains: • Why “voluntary” does not mean there are no consequences • Whether you could be arrested if you fail to attend • Why the police investigation can continue without you • Why ignoring the interview will not necessarily make the matter go away • What you should do if you cannot attend the proposed date • Why obtaining legal advice before making a decision is important CHAPTERS 00:00 What Happens If I Don’t Attend a Police Station Interview? 00:21 Voluntary Doesn’t Mean No Consequences 00:46 Could You Be Arrested If You Don’t Attend? 01:07 Ignoring the Interview Won’t End the Investigation 01:32 What Should You Do If You Can’t Attend? FURTHER INFORMATION What Happens If You Don’t Attend a Voluntary Police Interview? https://kangandco.co.uk/2025/06/05/wh... Police Station Interview Legal Articles & Guides: https://kangandco.co.uk/our-articles/... Contact Kang & Co Solicitors: https://kangandco.co.uk/contact/ Kang & Co Solicitors: https://kangandco.co.uk/ GOV.UK – Your Rights at a Voluntary Police Interview: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica... ABOUT MANJINDER KANG Manjinder Kang is a Director and Solicitor at Kang & Co Solicitors, specialising in privately funded criminal and driving offence defence and advising clients throughout police investigations and court proceedings. ABOUT KANG & CO SOLICITORS Kang & Co Solicitors is a specialist law firm providing privately funded legal advice and representation in relation to criminal and driving offences in England and Wales. Kang & Co Solicitors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 638269). LEGAL DISCLAIMER This video is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different and the information in this video should not be relied upon as advice concerning any individual circumstances. If you are involved in a criminal investigation or have been asked to attend a police station interview, you should obtain legal advice based upon your particular circumstances. #PoliceStationInterview #VoluntaryPoliceInterview #CriminalDefence