Trial Commences in Civil Claim Against Northumbria Police

The trial of Dr Abbasi’s civil claim against the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police is due to begin on 19 May 2025 at Newcastle upon Tyne County Court. The case is listed for five days.

We act for Dr Abbasi in his claim for false imprisonment, assault, and battery.

This follows the recent success in the Supreme Court concerning related matters: BBC coverage.

Further updates will be provided as the case progresses.

Daniel Lemberger Cooper and Patrick Dunne act for Mr Abbasi along with Graham Denholm of Doughty Street Chambers.