We had a PNC arrest record deleted for a client who worked in a regulated profession and had been wrongly accused of a minor offence. The police first refused, but agreed to delete the record after a further application.
At a glance
- Record: PNC arrest record for a minor allegation that was dropped
- The problem: the client worked in a regulated profession and feared the record would appear on enhanced DBS checks
- First response: the police refused to delete the record
- Outcome: PNC arrest record deleted after a further application
The background
Our client was wrongly accused of a minor criminal allegation. After representations to the police, the case was dropped. But his arrest was still recorded on the PNC, and because he worked in a regulated profession he was worried it would show up on an enhanced DBS check.
What we did
We applied for the arrest record to be deleted. When the police refused, we made a further application.
The outcome
After the further application, the police agreed to delete the PNC record.
Arrest records after no further action
An arrest record usually stays on the PNC even when the case is dropped. See deleting arrest records from the PNC, our guide to DNA and fingerprints, and deleting arrest records for rape allegations.
Could your record be deleted?
Every case turns on its own facts, and a past result does not guarantee the outcome of another case. If a caution or other police record is affecting your work, studies or travel, we can review it and tell you honestly whether there are grounds to apply. Read police caution removal to see how the process works and our fees for costs, or contact us to arrange an initial consultation.
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