Arrests of people aged over 85 from August 2013 to August 2023

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.032249

I note you seek access to the following information:

If you could provide me with the following information for the period between 7 August 2013 and 7 August 2023, in your jurisdiction:

- The number of arrests of anyone over the age of 85 years old - Reason for these arrests

- What those arrested were charged with or were they freed without charge

- Did those arrests result in a conviction.

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Please find attached information pursuant to your request above, questions 1 and 2.

Q1 - The number of arrests of anyone over the age of 85 years old - Reason for these arrests
Q2 - What those arrested were charged with or were they freed without charge

IMPORTANT: Please ensure the notes page is read in conjunction with the data to ensure it is interpreted correctly.

Q3 - Did those arrests result in a conviction.

Regarding question 3, the MPS do not hold convictions data, this can be obtained from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Please contact the CPS FOIA Office below:

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Information Access Team
Crown Prosecution Service
102 Petty France
London SW1H 9EA