The Law Reports (Queen's Bench Division)
[2018] QB 1015
Barkhuysen
v
Hamilton
[2016] EWHC 2858 (QB)
2016 Oct 17–
21;
Nov 10
Nov 10
Warby J
Tort— Cause of action— False imprisonment— Police lawfully arresting and detaining claimant on basis of false report by defendant— Whether defendant liable for damages for false imprisonment— Test for informant liability
Tort— Cause of action— Malicious prosecution— Police lawfully arresting and detaining claimant on basis of false report by defendant— Claimant released without charge— Whether defendant liable for damages for malicious prosecution