CPS/POLICE COMMON ASSAULT

Question

the other week i was attacked by 3 girls and 2 lads (scum), i cannot remember how it started as i was drunk. as all of them where kicking h**l out of me i fought back hitting the lads and girls, i was then knocked unconcious, then arrested because the 3 girls said i started it, the lads where nowhere to be seen. since then i have been to hospital with a broken cheekbone and 2 broken ribs, my eyes where nearly closed with black eyes. i told the police in the interview i fought back as self deffence which i did. none of them have any injuries or where arressted!!! ive never been involved with the police in my life, im a law abinding person full stop.

i was told by the police that the CPS will now make a decision, the police officer told me nothing may happen but if it does then it may be me who cops it as its 3 statements against one, or 3 liers against 1.

does anyone know what is likely to happen. my bail charge says its common assault. im just a worrier thats all

Answer 1

Were there any CCTV cameras around? I bet there were, although all the police care about is getting any prosecution that they can.

Get a solicitor, make sure you press charges, don't worry too much about it.

Common assault is just about the least serious thing you can be charged with- worst case scenario is a slap on the wrist and the REAL criminals going unpunished.

If anything like this ever happens again- Never admit anything. Never talk to the police without a solicitor present. They will try to discourage you from getting a solicitor at all, possibly saying "well, we can get you a solicitor but not until tomorrow and you'll have to stay in a cell until then". This is most likely LIES and insisting on a solicitor regardless of having to spend time in a cell will do you good. You'll probably have a solicitor within a couple of minutes without having to go anywhere near a cell. This solicitor will then also represent you in court. The police will want to avoid this at any cost. Always remember your right to remain silent.  

Answer 2

You should worry and you should get a lawyer.  You say that you cannot remember how it started because you were drunk.  So how do plan to prove self-defense?

Get that lawyer.

Answer 3

tell them you want to give a statement for assault occasioning grievous bodily harm, once these lot realise that they are facing serious charges that may change things