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When can the police share his name?

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7393hlb

Member since
October 2021

20 posts

Posted Tue March 15, 2022 12:48amReport post

We are waiting for a letter for a court date any day now that he has finally been charged, just wondering if anyone knows whether the police could share his name and photo on Facebook or anything before he goes to court? Or do they have to wait for his sentencing?
Dreading it been spread all over.

Sadsister22

Member since
February 2022

95 posts

Posted Tue March 15, 2022 11:08amReport post

Hi 7393hlb

Sorry you find yourself here, the club no-one wanted to be part of but here we are.

I think your concerns about what will be printed in the media/Facebook is what we all worry about here. We are still awaiting sentencing 21 months on. From what I've read on here the media coverage is usually either at pre sentencing (Magistrates) and/or Sentencing (Crown court). Some people have had media coverage at both some no at all, it just depends on the area and the news at the time.

There are lots of positive posts on here regarding this which might help you at this time. But as you are early on in the process try not to worry about this too much now (I know that is easier said then done).

Take care x

7393hlb

Member since
October 2021

20 posts

Posted Wed March 16, 2022 1:50amReport post

Thank you so much for your reply, its just so hard to switch off and not dwell on everything isn't it. Hopefully we all get to the other side of this soon x