Police interview for DS 13

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Police phoned me last night and want my son to do a voluntary interview. Wouldn’t tell me over the phone so his dad went to the station to find out what it was about.

My son had thrown a plastic bottle at another boy (13) which left him with a small cut behind his ear.

Boys parents reported my son to police for assault and want to press charges.

My son said the boy has threatened him with a knife.

Do I need to get a solicitor?
Can my son get a criminal record?
Any advice please from anyone who’s familiar with legal system?

Thank you

Agreed - if the other lad wouldn't agree an RJ then I think I said previously that's the route I'd take - referral to yot because it's more intervention to stop any more offending behaviour. It's not necessarily a bad thing. A youth caution also doesn't stay with the youngster forever

That’s not a bad outcome, the YOT do great work where we are.

Good luck to you all.