Stop and search of man in Exeter - Devon and Cornwall Police

Investigation overview

We have investigated an incident where officers stopped and searched a man on New North Road, near to the junction with Longbrook Street, in Exeter city centre in the early hours of Sunday 19 March 2023. The investigation followed a complaint referral from the force in the same month. At the end of our investigation in September, we submitted a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider any potential criminal charges.