Introduction
If you or someone you know is detained at Medway custody suite — serving Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and the wider Medway area — you are entitled to free legal advice at the police station. This guide explains what happens after arrest and how to request Robert Cashman through Tuckers Solicitors LLP.
Police Station Agent is a private defence website operated by Robert Cashman — NOT Kent Police. Legal services are delivered through Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795).
Key takeaways
- Medway custody serves Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and surrounding areas.
- Free legal advice is available for most detainees being interviewed.
- Ask custody staff to contact a solicitor or call 01732 247427.
- Robert Cashman attends across all Kent custody suites, including Medway.
Medway custody suite
Medway custody suite handles arrests from Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and the Medway towns. When someone is booked in, the custody officer should explain PACE rights including the right to free legal advice. See Medway cover page and Medway area hub.
What happens after arrest
After arrest, the detainee is booked in, a custody record is created, and detention reviews should occur at prescribed intervals. Before any interview under caution, the detainee may request a duty solicitor. See Kent custody after arrest.
Your right to a solicitor
PACE section 58 gives detainees the right to consult a solicitor privately. Your solicitor is independent of the police. See your rights in custody and PACE Code C.
Voluntary interviews in Medway
Voluntary interviews under caution are also held at stations across Medway. You are entitled to free legal advice. See voluntary interview advice.
Kent-wide attendance
Robert Cashman attends custody suites and voluntary interviews across Kent — Medway, North Kent (Gravesend), Tonbridge, Canterbury and others — subject to availability. See all locations.
Further information for detainees and family
If you or someone you know faces police station attendance in Kent, remember that legal advice at the police station is free for most people being interviewed. You do not have to answer police questions without advice. A solicitor is independent of the police and bound by confidentiality.
Immediate family may help arrange a solicitor when someone is in current custody, subject to the detainee confirming they want legal advice. Call 01732 247427 or text 07535 494446. Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor. Attendance is subject to availability.
See your rights in custody, someone in custody now, and free police station advice in Kent.
Related guides in Kent
- Voluntary Police Interview Letter in Kent
- Is Police Station Legal Advice Free in Kent?
- Police Station Rep Near Me in Kent
- Maidstone Voluntary Interviews (Custody Closed)
- Canterbury Custody Legal Advice
- Sevenoaks Voluntary Interview Advice
- Folkestone Custody Legal Advice
- Qualified Duty Solicitor vs Police Station Rep
- Police Warrant or Arrest in Kent
- No Further Action After Police Interview
- North Kent (Gravesend) custody advice
- Tonbridge custody and interviews
- Kent custody after arrest
- Released under investigation (RUI)
- When to ask for a solicitor
- Arrange a solicitor in custody
- Immediate family instruction
Medway custody in practice
The Medway custody suite serves Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester, and the wider Medway area. Detainees arrested across mid-Kent may be routed there depending on cell availability and operational demand. Firms instructing cover for Medway matters should confirm the actual custody location with custody staff — not assume the nearest geographic police station.
Voluntary interviews may take place at local stations while custody is held at Medway. Instructions should state whether the attendance is custody or voluntary, date and time, and any special requirements.
Building reliable Medway cover
Single-name cover lists fail when that person is already in an interview or at another station. Firms benefit from a small panel of accredited representatives, clear escalation paths, and agreed note formats. Extended-hours cover across Kent — including regular Medway attendance — helps firms avoid gaps without maintaining a full overnight rota.
Robert Cashman attends through Tuckers Solicitors LLP across Kent custody suites, subject to availability. See Medway rep page and Medway coverage.
Billing and Legal Aid at Medway
Police station advice for the client is free under Legal Aid for most interviews. Firm-to-agent billing is separate — agree rates, mileage, and waiting time before first instruction. Keep billing references on the instruction to avoid delays in payment processing.
Need legal advice at a Kent police station?
Call 01732 247427 for current custody or a booked voluntary interview. If you cannot call, text 07535 494446.
Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor — the DSCC have our details. Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795).
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Conclusion
If you face Medway custody or a voluntary interview in the Medway area, ask for legal advice before answering police questions. Call 01732 247427 or text 07535 494446. Ask for Robert Cashman, Tuckers Duty Solicitor.
Sources
- GOV.UK — If you're arrested: your rights
- PACE 1984, section 58 — right to legal advice
- SRA register — search for Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID 127795)
- Medway cover (Police Station Agent)
- Medway area hub (Police Station Agent)
General information only — not legal advice about any individual case. Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795).