The Law Reports (Queen's Bench Division)
[1981] QB 849
[DIVISIONAL COURT]
SWALES
v.
COX
1980 Nov. 13
Donaldson L.J. and Hodgson J.
Arrest
— Without warrant
— Arrestable offence
— Power of entry to affect arrest
— No request for permission to enter house
— Use of “force” to gain entry
— Whether police constable acting in execution of duty
— Whether entry lawful
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Criminal Law Act 1967 (c. 58), s. 2 (4) (5) (6)