Join the WhatsApp group — cover requests & networking for criminal defence firms and accredited reps.

Write perfect custody notes in 3 minutes — Try CustodyNote FreeStart free trial
Log In

Atherton Police Station Police Station

Greater Manchester Police

Police station representation at Atherton Police Station

Atherton Police Station sits within the Greater Manchester Police policing area. Defence solicitors and duty firms often need an accredited police station representative to attend quickly when a client is booked into custody — especially for evenings, weekends, or multi-site firms covering several custody suites.

This page lists representatives who have told us they cover Atherton Police Station (or matching custody routes). Availability is between you and the representative; PoliceStationRepUK is a directory, not a law firm. For wider cover in the same region, use the Greater Manchester Police directory hub or the main search directory.

Representatives covering Atherton Police Station

Legal representation at this station

When someone is detained at Atherton Police Station Police Station, they are entitled to free legal advice under PACE Code C. A police station representative or solicitor can attend the custody suite to advise the detainee, review disclosure, sit in on police interviews, and make representations about bail.

Atherton Police Station is part of the Greater Manchester Police force area. Representatives listed below have indicated they cover this station or surrounding custody suites.

What happens at a police station?

  • 1.The custody officer books the detainee in and explains their rights, including the right to free legal advice.
  • 2.The DSCC is contacted to allocate a duty solicitor or the detainee's own solicitor is called.
  • 3.The representative reviews disclosure, consults with the client, and advises on interview strategy.
  • 4.After the interview the representative makes representations on charge, bail, or further investigation.

Read more about PACE rights and custody procedures →

Station details

Address
79-81 Bolton Road, Atherton, M46 9JZ
Force
Greater Manchester Police
Postcode
M46 9JZ
Phone
0161 872 5050Force switchboard
Custody suite
No
Get DirectionsSuggest a correction (phone or address)

Cover this station?

Register free and be listed for Atherton Police Station.

Register Free

CustodyNote

The professional custody note app used by police station reps. Record attendance, interviews, outcomes, and handover notes — all from your phone.

Learn More