Police station representative for Whitstable and the north Kent coast
Whitstable, Herne Bay and the north Kent coast sit within East Kent policing. If police want a formal interview, you should treat it as high-risk even if you believe the allegation is minor.
Police station representation in Whitstable
We attend voluntary interviews and custody interviews across Kent. East Kent custody work is frequently centred on Canterbury, but routing can vary — call with the custody location and we will respond accordingly.
Legal Aid pays for police station advice in most cases — it is not means-tested at the police station stage for interview advice in the usual way people expect. We are independent of the police and act only for you.
Free independent legal advice at the police station stage (Legal Aid) for qualifying interviews
Extended hours availability across Kent
Qualified solicitor — accredited duty solicitor
Detailed attendance notes for instructing firms
Where Whitstable-related custody is often dealt with
Many East Kent detentions are processed through Canterbury custody, but you should not guess. If you are family calling about someone arrested, get the custody suite name from custody staff and phone us immediately.
Why instruct us
Legal services are provided by Tuckers Solicitors LLP (SRA ID: 127795). This site is operated by Defence Legal Services Ltd t/a Police Station Agent and provides general information; it does not itself provide legal services. If you need advice on your case, telephone us or instruct a solicitor.
- •Kent-focused police station work — not a national call centre
- •Higher rights advocate — continuity through the Crown Court where needed
- •Agent cover for criminal law firms across Kent
Common questions — Whitstable agent cover
What does a police station rep do in Whitstable?
A police station rep attends Whitstable custody on your firm's behalf, advises the suspect under PACE 1984, sits in on interviews, and produces a detailed attendance note for your file. Used by criminal defence firms across Kent for cover when the duty solicitor is unavailable or when capacity is stretched.
Can I instruct Whitstable cover at short notice?
Yes — short-notice and urgent Whitstable cover is accepted. Send your instruction sheet by email or call 01732 247427. We confirm acceptance immediately and attend within available response times.
Is Whitstable cover provided by a qualified solicitor?
Yes. Robert Cashman is a qualified solicitor and accredited duty solicitor — not an unqualified accreditation-holder. Continuity through Crown Court is available where required.