Houghton-le-Spring Police Station Police Station

Northumbria Police

Police station representation at Houghton-le-Spring Police Station

Houghton-le-Spring Police Station sits within the Northumbria 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 Houghton-le-Spring 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 county hubs or the main search directory.

Representatives covering Houghton-le-Spring Police Station

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Legal representation at this station

When someone is detained at Houghton-le-Spring 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.

Houghton-le-Spring Police Station is part of the Northumbria 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.

Station details

Address: Dairy Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 5BL
Force: Northumbria Police
Postcode: DH4 5BL
Phone: 0191 375 2525
Custody suite: No

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